Observed 3:25 AM MDT at KRKS
Point of Rocks, WY weather
Clear and 36°2°.
Today: low 28°−2° (likely 27°−3° to 31°−1°), high 49°9° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°).
Now 36°2°
Clear · Feels like 29°−2°
- Feels like
- 29°−2°
- Wind chill from 8 mph13 km/h wind · air 36°2°
- Wind
- 8 mph13 km/h
- From the southwest. Gusts to 22 mph35 km/h around 9 AM
- Dew point
- 30°−1°
- Dry, static shocks likely
- UV index
- 0Low
- Moderate 12–3 PM · peak 4
- Air quality
- 0Good
- Main pollutant: PM2.5 (fine particles)
- Pressure
- 30.2 inHg1023 hPa
- Rising · +0.07 inHg+2.2 hPa in 3 h
Next 2 hours
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
Next 48 hours
TonightNear 30°−1° · freezing, low 29°−2° · Clear
This morningUp to 40°4° by 11 AM · freezing, low 28°−2° · Mostly cloudy
This afternoonUp to 48°9° by 5 PM · Mostly cloudy
TonightDown to 31°−1° by 4 AM · rain chance 20% · freezing, low 31°−1° · Mostly cloudy
Tomorrow morningUp to 41°5° by 11 AM · rain chance 30% · freezing, low 29°−2° · Mostly cloudy
Tomorrow afternoonUp to 48°9° by 5 PM · rain chance 10% · Partly cloudy
Tomorrow nightDown to 31°−1° by 3 AM · freezing, low 31°−1° · Mostly cloudy
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 4a | Clear | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 34°1°) | 31°−1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from N, gusts 3 mph4 km/h | 96% | 3% | 0 |
| Sat 5a | Clear | 29°−2° (likely 29°−2° to 33°1°) | 23°−5° | 0% | 6 mph10 km/h from NNE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 100% | 9% | 0 |
| Sat 6a | Partly cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 32°0°) | 19°−7° | 0% | 9 mph14 km/h from NNE, gusts 16 mph27 km/h | 100% | 36% | 0 |
| Sat 7a | Mostly cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 28°−2° to 31°−1°) | 17°−8° | 0% | 13 mph21 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph28 km/h | 100% | 58% | 0 |
| Sat 8a | Mostly cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 27°−3° to 31°−1°) | 17°−8° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 100% | 58% | 0 |
| Sat 9a | Mostly cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 32°0°) | 20°−7° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h | 94% | 60% | 0 |
| Sat 10a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 34°1° to 36°2°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 82% | 79% | 1 |
| Sat 11a | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°) | 32°0° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 71% | 79% | 2 |
| Sat 12p | Cloudy | 42°6° (likely 39°4° to 42°6°) | 34°1° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 62% | 74% | 3 |
| Sat 1p | Partly sunny | 44°7° (likely 41°5° to 44°7°) | 37°3° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 57% | 71% | 4 |
| Sat 2p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 43°6° to 46°8°) | 39°4° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 52% | 72% | 3 |
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 47°8°) | 40°4° | 0% | 17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 49% | 79% | 2 |
| Sat 4p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 41°5° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from ENE, gusts 21 mph34 km/h | 49% | 80% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 42°6° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from ENE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 48% | 80% | 1 |
| Sat 6p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 43°6° to 46°8°) | 40°4° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from ENE, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 51% | 80% | 1 |
| Sat 7p | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 41°5° to 44°7°) | 37°3° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 58% | 80% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°) | 36°2° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 60% | 80% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 37°3° to 42°6°) | 32°0° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 61% | 78% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 17 mph27 km/h from NNE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 64% | 75% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 37°3° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from NNE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 67% | 69% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 34°1° to 39°4°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 12 mph19 km/h from NE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 68% | 66% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 9 mph14 km/h from NE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 71% | 66% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 32°0° to 39°4°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 7 mph11 km/h from NE, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 74% | 66% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 32°0° to 39°4°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 6 mph10 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 77% | 69% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Mostly cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 39°4°) | 26°−3° | 10% | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 80% | 75% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 39°4°) | 26°−3° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 83% | 87% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 39°4°) | 28°−2° | 20% | 3 mph5 km/h from NE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 85% | 87% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Cloudy | 29°−2° (likely 29°−2° to 39°4°) | 25°−4° | 30% | 3 mph5 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 87% | 82% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 36°2°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NNE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 89% | 77% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 38°3°) | 30°−1° | 5% | 3 mph5 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h | 83% | 84% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Mostly cloudy | 38°3° (likely 37°3° to 39°4°) | 34°1° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 75% | 56% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Partly sunny | 41°5° (likely 40°4° to 42°6°) | 38°3° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from ENE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 68% | 53% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Mostly cloudy | 43°6° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°) | 39°4° | 0% | 6 mph10 km/h from ENE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 64% | 61% | 4 |
| Sun 1p | Partly sunny | 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°) | 41°5° | 0% | 7 mph11 km/h from ENE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 60% | 45% | 4 |
| Sun 2p | Mostly sunny | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 53°12°) | 44°7° | 0% | 7 mph11 km/h from ENE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 58% | 58% | 4 |
| Sun 3p | Partly sunny | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 54°12°) | 44°7° | 0% | 7 mph11 km/h from ENE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 57% | 47% | 4 |
| Sun 4p | Partly sunny | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 54°12°) | 44°7° | 10% | 6 mph10 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 57% | 71% | 3 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 53°12°) | 45°7° | 10% | 6 mph10 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 57% | 67% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 51°11°) | 44°7° | 5% | 7 mph11 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 60% | 76% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°) | 39°4° | 5% | 6 mph10 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 70% | 75% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Mostly cloudy | 41°5° (likely 40°4° to 45°7°) | 37°3° | 5% | 6 mph10 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 75% | 54% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 38°3° to 43°6°) | 36°2° | 5% | 6 mph10 km/h from NE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 77% | 74% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 39°4° (likely 34°1° to 42°6°) | 36°2° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h | 81% | 85% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 37°3° (likely 35°2° to 41°5°) | 34°1° | 5% | 3 mph5 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 84% | 94% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 36°2° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 88% | 71% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Mostly cloudy | 34°1° (likely 31°−1° to 42°6°) | 34°1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 92% | 81% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Mostly cloudy | 33°1° (likely 32°0° to 41°5°) | 33°1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 95% | 78% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Mostly cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 41°5°) | 31°−1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from NE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 98% | 67% | 0 |
Days ahead
Today, Oct 24. Cloudy. High 49°9°, low 28°−2°. Typical 54°12° / 28°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Mostly cloudy, 28°−2°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 48°9°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 43°6°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 31°−1°Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Areas of fog before 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 45°7°–49°9°
- Low, likely
- 27°−3°–31°−1°
- Typical high / low
- 54°12° / 28°−2°
- Wind
- 17 mph27 km/h, gusts 28 mph45 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Cloudy. High 49°9°, low 28°−2°. Typical 54°12° / 28°−2°. Rain 0.01 in0.3 mm, 30% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 30°−1°30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Partly sunny, 48°9°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 41°5°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Mostly cloudy, 31°−1°Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 0 to 7 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 48°9°–54°12°
- Low, likely
- 28°−2°–36°2°
- Typical high / low
- 54°12° / 28°−2°
- Wind
- 13 mph21 km/h, gusts 22 mph35 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Monday, Oct 26. Partly sunny. High 52°11°, low 30°−1°. Typical 54°12° / 27°−3°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Sunny, 32°0°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 54°12°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 44°7°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 38°3°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 0 to 7 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 52°11°–54°12°
- Low, likely
- 26°−3°–37°3°
- Typical high / low
- 54°12° / 27°−3°
- Wind
- 15 mph25 km/h, gusts 21 mph34 km/h
- UV peak
- 5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Snow. High 50°10°, low 25°−4°. Typical 53°12° / 27°−3°. Snow < 1 in< 2 cm, 30% chance. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Drizzle, 35°2°20% chance · 0.03 in0.8 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 45°7°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 38°3°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Partly cloudy, 29°−1°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 43°6°–50°10°
- Low, likely
- 25°−4°–36°2°
- Typical high / low
- 53°12° / 27°−3°
- Wind
- 26 mph42 km/h, gusts 42 mph67 km/h
- UV peak
- 5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Mostly sunny. High 53°12°, low 29°−2°. Typical 53°12° / 27°−3°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 29°−1°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 51°10°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 42°5°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 33°1°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 50°10°–53°12°
- Low, likely
- 22°−6°–35°2°
- Typical high / low
- 53°12° / 27°−3°
- Wind
- 21 mph34 km/h, gusts 33 mph53 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 58°14°, low 32°0°. Typical 52°11° / 26°−3°. Dry. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Sunny, 33°1°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Mostly sunny, 56°13°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 48°9°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Cloudy, 42°5°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 55°13°–58°14°
- Low, likely
- 27°−3°–37°3°
- Typical high / low
- 52°11° / 26°−3°
- Wind
- 20 mph32 km/h, gusts 30 mph49 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Friday, Oct 30. Showers. High 57°14°, low 40°4°. Typical 52°11° / 26°−3°. Rain 0.04 in1 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Cloudy, 43°6°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 54°12°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 47°9°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Partly cloudy, 41°5°20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 52°11°–57°14°
- Low, likely
- 38°3°–42°6°
- Typical high / low
- 52°11° / 26°−3°
- Wind
- 21 mph33 km/h, gusts 36 mph58 km/h
- UV peak
- 3
Saturday, Oct 31. Cloudy. High 47°8°, low 36°2°. Typical 51°11° / 26°−3°. Rain 0.05 in1.3 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Partly sunny, 40°4°20% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Mostly sunny, 47°8°20% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 42°5°Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Mostly clear, 32°0°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 44°7°–50°10°
- Low, likely
- 32°0°–41°5°
- Typical high / low
- 51°11° / 26°−3°
- Wind
- 20 mph32 km/h, gusts 30 mph49 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Sunday, Nov 1. Cloudy. High 44°7°, low 32°0°. Typical 51°11° / 25°−4°. Rain 0.05 in1.3 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Partly sunny, 33°1°Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Cloudy, 45°7°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Cloudy, 40°4°20% chance · 0.03 in0.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Clear, 29°−2°20% chance · 0.2 in0.5 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
- High, likely
- 37°3°–50°10°
- Low, likely
- 22°−6°–38°3°
- Typical high / low
- 51°11° / 25°−4°
- Wind
- 19 mph31 km/h, gusts 33 mph53 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 41°5°, low 29°−2°. Typical 50°10° / 25°−4°. Rain 0.14 in3.6 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Sunny, 31°−1°20% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Sunny, 42°5°Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Clear, 35°1°Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
- High, likely
- 39°4°–43°6°
- Low, likely
- 28°−2°–30°−1°
- Typical high / low
- 50°10° / 25°−4°
- Wind
- 22 mph35 km/h, gusts 36 mph58 km/h
- UV peak
- 4
The outlook
Today
Dry, high 49°, low 28°.
Tomorrow
Dry, high 49°, low 28°.
Monday
Dry, high 52°, low 30°, warming up.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 41–58°.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (RIW) (opens in a new tab)
What changed since yesterday
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Radar
For your home
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
Heating this week
About 70% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
Heat-pump hours, next 7 days
- h below 47°F
- 45
- h below 17°F
- 0
- h below 5°F
- 0
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 18 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Comfort
Dry air outside (dew point 30°F).
Open the windows?
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Is this typical?
Oct 24, today vs a typical year
Today’s expected high is 5°3° colder than typical.
- Normal high / low
- 54°12° / 28°−2°
- Forecast high / low
- 49°9° / 28°−2°
- Record high
- 71°22° in 2014
- Record low
- 10°−12° in 1964
Last 7 days vs normal
On average 9°5° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
- +5°+3°SunOct 18
- +7°+4°MonOct 19
- +11°+6°TueOct 20
- +9°+5°WedOct 21
- +13°+7°ThuOct 22
- +13°+7°FriOct 23
- —SatOct 24
Point of Rocks weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sun & moon
Sun
Sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:20 PM.
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min
- Losing 2 min 35 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 33 min less
- Golden hour
- 5:41–6:37 PM
- Morning 7:20–8:16 AM
- Blue hour
- 6:37–6:48 PM
- Morning 7:09–7:20 AM; first light 7:09 AM
Stars tonight? Fair
Mostly clear 4:03–6 AM, but the moon is 96% lit and up.
Moon
Waxing gibbous
96% lit · growing
- Today
- sets 5:54 AM · rises 5:19 PM
- Full moon
- Oct 25
- New moon
- Nov 9
