RIVERTON, Wyo. – Frost glimmers across rooftops this morning under a pale sky, the kind of calm, cold start that defines early November in central Wyoming. A light wind stirs across the Wind River Basin, carrying that crisp scent of sagebrush and change — and by midweek, that shift will be felt more clearly.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, highs will climb from the mid-50s today into the mid-60s by Tuesday under mostly sunny skies. Winds stay gentle at first but strengthen Tuesday afternoon as southerly breezes pick up across Fremont and Hot Springs Counties. By Wednesday, gusts could top 20 mph, signaling a more unsettled pattern arriving from the west.
Despite the breeze, the air remains dry through at least Thursday, keeping travel clear along U.S. 26 and I-80. The mild stretch offers a perfect window for outdoor work, leaf cleanup, or early Veterans Day plans. Lows will hover near freezing most nights, so residents should continue protecting pipes and outdoor faucets.
Looking ahead, cooler temperatures are expected by Friday and Saturday, with highs dropping back into the 50s and lows near 30. Models hint at a more active setup developing next week — potentially Wyoming’s first broader shot at snow before mid-November. For now, enjoy the crisp sunshine and light winds; the feel of early winter is inching ever closer.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, WY:
Mon: 55/32 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Tue: 66/34 – Sunny, breezy late; gusts near 20 mph.
Wed: 66/37 – Partly sunny; southwest gusts to 22 mph.
Thu: 59/29 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze.
Fri: 57/30 – Partly cloudy; crisp start, cooler air late.
