Riverton, WY – Spring in Wyoming is off to a windy start, and Riverton residents should prepare for a weather shift heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, strong wind gusts reaching up to 25 mph will continue across central and western Wyoming through tonight, with breezy conditions persisting Wednesday and Thursday. While skies remain mostly sunny midweek, a change is coming by Friday.
By late Thursday night, cloud cover increases and rain chances begin creeping into the region. Friday morning brings a 40% chance of showers, increasing to 50% by nightfall. This wet pattern may transition to snow across higher elevations on Saturday. Wind River and US 26 travelers should expect gusts and possible slick roads, especially in mountain corridors.
Temperatures will stay relatively mild midweek, with highs in the 70s on Wednesday and Thursday. However, a cold front arriving Friday will drop highs into the low 50s by Saturday, and morning lows may dip into the upper 20s by Monday.
Residents should secure loose outdoor items, avoid unnecessary mountain travel this weekend, and monitor weather alerts. Though no spotter activation is expected, conditions may rapidly change by Saturday evening.
The five-day outlook continues to show instability, with slight chances for rain and snow persisting into early next week. Motorists along US 26 and surrounding rural roads should remain alert for reduced visibility and potential freezing conditions late Sunday into Monday morning.
