Riverton, WY – The sky glows pale pink above the Wind River Range this morning, the kind of calm that usually comes before a pattern shift. Across central and western Wyoming, winds are expected to pick up sharply by Wednesday, with the first signs of November’s colder transition building over the mountains.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, gusty winds and scattered snow showers will impact the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains through midweek. Gusts could reach 50 to 60 mph along the Cody Foothills, raising travel concerns for high-profile vehicles on U.S. 20 and 26. Meanwhile, lower elevations, including Riverton and Casper, stay mostly dry but breezy, with highs near the upper 60s through Thursday before cooler air filters east.
By Thursday night, temperatures begin a gradual slide. Highs fall into the 50s Friday and low 40s Saturday, signaling the first chill of the month across the Basin. Ranchers and outdoor crews should take note — dry air and strong winds could elevate fire danger early, while early snowflakes in the high country may coat passes and ridgelines by late week.
Looking ahead, models hint at a colder, more unsettled stretch developing around mid-November. While widespread snow remains unlikely just yet, this week’s gusty pattern is a reminder: Wyoming’s winter rhythm is starting to stir.
After all, November in the Cowboy State rarely stays quiet for long — and those mountain clouds are already whispering what’s next.
