Riverton, WY — Spring snow continues to blanket portions of central Wyoming, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 6 PM Wednesday. Motorists traveling along WY-789 and through the Bighorn Mountains should expect slick roads, limited visibility, and blowing snow into the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, snow will persist across the northern Bighorn Basin, Johnson County, and Casper Mountain through late afternoon. Winds from the northwest at 10 to 20 mph may cause additional drifting. Conditions are expected to ease by nightfall, with a warmer, drier pattern emerging Thursday.
Thursday will bring a much-needed break in active weather, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching the upper 40s. Friday night may see another brief round of snow showers, especially in higher elevations. However, no additional advisories are currently expected.
Five-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Riverton, WY:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 48°F. Calm winds becoming east in the afternoon.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of morning snow showers. High near 40°F.
- Saturday: Sunny skies return with a high near 48°F and calm winds.
- Sunday: Mostly clear and warmer. High near 66°F.
- Monday: Continued spring warm-up. Mostly sunny, high near 66°F.
