Riverton, Wyo. – Wind gusts could make for tricky driving on Highway 26 Tuesday as Riverton enters the final days of September under breezy skies. With October beginning Wednesday, calmer weather and sunshine return, giving Wyoming residents a chance to enjoy early fall conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, Tuesday will bring highs near 79°F with southwest winds reaching 15 mph and gusts topping 26 mph. Drivers should prepare for crosswinds, especially on open stretches of U.S. 26 and other east-west highways. By Wednesday, winds ease and skies clear, with temperatures staying comfortable near 78°F.
Monday starts the week mostly sunny with light breezes and a high near 79°F. Tuesday turns windy before calm, clear weather settles in midweek. Thursday looks warmest, with highs climbing to 81°F before a small chance of showers returns Thursday night into Friday.
Residents should take advantage of the calm midweek weather to secure outdoor items ahead of the breezier pattern and possible showers later. While no warnings are in place, officials urge drivers to remain cautious on open roadways until winds subside by Wednesday morning.
Sunny skies carry Riverton into the first weekend of October, but unsettled conditions may arrive by Friday evening. Additional advisories could be issued later this week if showers intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, Wyoming
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 79°F. Calm winds.
- Tuesday: Breezy, partly sunny, high near 79°F. Gusts up to 26 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 78°F. Light winds.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 81°F. Breezy late.
- Friday: Chance of showers, cooler with a high near 63°F.
