RIVERTON, Wyo. – The sky over Wyoming glows pale gray this morning, a calm lull between shifting fall air masses sweeping across the high plains. At 30°F, the air feels still and sharp—typical of early November’s dry calm before the next cool push settles in from the west.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, clouds will thin today with light winds giving way to abundant sunshine through Sunday. Highs near 60°F today and climbing toward 68°F Sunday will offer one of the region’s last mild stretches before winter’s edge begins to press south. Winds pick up Sunday afternoon, especially along U.S. 26 and Highway 789, where gusts could reach 25 mph at times.
Residents should plan for chilly mornings with lows dipping to around 30°F, cold enough for patchy frost in valleys and along low-lying fields. It’s smart to protect outdoor faucets, winterize RV hookups, and bring in any remaining late-season plants. Travel remains excellent across central Wyoming, though the NWS notes a gradual cool-down early next week with more clouds building into Tuesday.
To be fair, this quiet spell may be short-lived. Early models suggest a deeper cold pool forming in Montana and Idaho later next week—possibly Wyoming’s next hint of pre-Thanksgiving winter weather. For now, enjoy the crisp mornings, golden afternoon sun, and rare calm that November seldom keeps for long.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, WY:
Sat: 60/30 – Decreasing clouds; light east wind.
Sun: 68/29 – Sunny; breezy at times.
Mon: 59/33 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze.
Tue: 64/31 – Partly sunny; turning cooler late.
Wed: 63/38 – Partly cloudy; mild and dry.
