Point of Rocks, Wyoming Weather
Point of Rocks, Wyoming — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Point of Rocks, Albany County.
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About Point of Rocks, Wyoming
Point of Rocks is a place where the land rises in quiet defiance, a series of weathered outcrops that catch the Wyoming sun like ancient sentinels. It lies 63.9 miles south-east of Casper, WY (from Casper, WY: bearing 124°T), and is situated 29.3 miles south of Douglas. The terrain here is a study in subtle shifts, where the open grasslands, bleached gold by dry seasons, begin to fold and crease, giving way to rocky slopes that offer glimpses of the vast, blue sky stretching to an unseen horizon. Sagebrush, tenacious and fragrant, clings to the earth, its silvery leaves a muted counterpoint to the rough, ochre-hued stone that gives this locality its name. The air, especially in the cool, early mornings, carries a crispness that speaks of elevation and distance, a scent of dry earth and wild grasses that seems to sharpen the senses. Evenings here are painted with a tender light, the setting sun casting long, dramatic shadows that deepen the contours of the land, imbuing the very rocks with a palpable warmth. The history of Point of Rocks is less about grand pronouncements and more about persistent human presence, a quiet endurance mirroring the landscape itself. For generations, this area has been a crossroads, a place where the land offered sustenance and shelter to those who understood its rhythms. The local economy, historically tied to the bounty of the surrounding plains and the mineral wealth that lies beneath, continues to draw strength from the earth, though the character of that labor has evolved. Evidence of past endeavors can be seen in the weathered remnants of old fences and the subtle scars on the land, whispers of a time when ranching and mining were the lifeblood of Point of Rocks. Today, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet dignity in the way life unfolds, unhurried and deeply connected to the enduring spirit of this wild, beautiful corner of Wyoming.
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| Location | Point of Rocks, Albany County, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 42.342191°N, 105.27776°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 82201, 82942 |
| Area Code | 307 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Point of Rocks, Wyoming Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Point of Rocks, Wyoming, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Point of Rocks includes coordinates 42.342191°N, 105.277760°W, situated in Albany County. ZIP code 82201, 82942. Telephone area code: 307. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
