Wyoming – Wind pushes across open fields and foothills while clouds thicken over the mountains, signaling a fast-changing setup that could impact travel routes within hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, unsettled weather continues today with scattered rain and snow showers, while a Winter Storm Watch takes effect in the western mountains later today through Friday. Heavier snow is expected to develop in higher elevations, including the Absarokas and Bighorn Mountains .
Around Riverton and across central Wyoming, temperatures climb near 60°F with gusty winds reaching up to 40 mph. Showers remain spotty through the afternoon, but conditions begin shifting late as colder air pushes in from the west.
Drivers heading toward mountain passes, including routes near Togwotee Pass and across the Wind River Range, should prepare for reduced visibility and accumulating snow by late today into Friday. Roads may turn slushy, then icy as temperatures fall.
By Friday, snow spreads east of the Continental Divide into lower elevations. While Riverton may see mostly rain with brief snow mix, nearby higher terrain could pick up impactful snowfall. Travel conditions may deteriorate quickly after sunset.
Looking ahead, the first weekend of April trends milder but still unsettled. Highs rebound into the 60s with intermittent showers, while a broader warming trend builds into next week, pushing temperatures toward the upper 60s and 70s.
Five Day Outlook for Riverton, Wyoming
Friday: High 50°F, scattered showers and breezy
Saturday: High 63°F, slight chance of showers
Sunday: High 67°F, partly sunny with isolated showers
Monday: High 70°F, slight chance of showers
Tuesday: High 74°F, warmer with scattered showers
