RIVERTON, Wyo. – Drivers across central Wyoming should brace for a stormy Wednesday, as scattered showers and thunderstorms threaten to slow travel across Fremont County. Patchy fog developing before sunrise could further reduce visibility, creating dangerous conditions on roads such as U.S. Highway 26 near Riverton.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, storms will become more likely by Wednesday afternoon, with rain chances peaking around 50%. Thunderstorms may bring locally heavy rainfall east of the Continental Divide. Morning lows will drop into the mid-40s, followed by afternoon highs near 67. Travelers are urged to allow extra time, use headlights in fog, and avoid flooded roadways.
Showers should taper off Wednesday night, though fog is expected again after midnight. Calmer, clearer weather arrives Thursday as skies turn mostly sunny with a high near 72. By Friday, Riverton warms into the upper 70s under bright skies, signaling a shift toward drier, more seasonable fall weather.
Weekend conditions look favorable for outdoor plans, with highs climbing into the low 80s Saturday and Sunday. Nights remain cool, dipping into the mid-40s, which could mean chilly starts for early morning activities.
While storms linger into midweek, officials urge residents to monitor updates and stay alert for sudden changes in conditions. A gradual warm-up should ease travel and outdoor activity by Thursday, though patchy fog remains possible during overnight hours.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, Wyoming
- Wednesday: High 67, scattered showers and thunderstorms, patchy fog early.
- Wednesday Night: Low 44, isolated storms early, patchy fog overnight.
- Thursday: High 72, mostly sunny, calmer winds.
- Friday: High 78, sunny skies.
- Saturday: High 81, mostly sunny, light winds.
