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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed WSW 23 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 20 Jan 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Rock Springs WY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Rock Springs WY
 41.59°N 109.07°W (Elev. 6604 ft)
5:18 am MST Jan 20, 2026
5am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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