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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. 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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 09:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Rock Springs WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Rock Springs WY
 41.59°N 109.07°W (Elev. 6604 ft)
Last Update:
9:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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