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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.

Clear

33°F

1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:54 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Rock Springs WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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 15.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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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:
9:17 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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