Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rock Springs, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (KRKS)

Lat: 41.59417°NLon: 109.06528°WElev: 6759.0ft.

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Farson WY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind.
M.L.King Day
Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Farson WY
 41.95°N 109.18°W (Elev. 6736 ft)
12:01 am MST Jan 19, 2026
12am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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