RIVERTON, Wyo. – Under a crisp, starlit sky, central Wyoming wakes to calm air and a mild Veterans Day morning. The state sits in a rare November lull — bright, dry, and seasonably warm — but subtle shifts in the upper pattern point toward a cooler, wetter finish by week’s end.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, highs will climb into the low to mid-60s through Thursday as steady west and southwest winds develop across Fremont County. Gusts could reach 20 mph in exposed areas along U.S. 26 and over South Pass. Clear skies will dominate today, followed by increasing clouds Wednesday as a Pacific system edges inland.
Thursday remains pleasant and breezy, but forecasters are watching Friday closely. A developing disturbance is expected to bring a 20% chance of light showers and a brief rain-snow mix late Friday into early Saturday, particularly near higher terrain west of the Wind River Range. While accumulations appear minimal, slick spots could form on mountain passes or shaded backroads as temperatures drop into the 30s.
Residents should use this midweek calm to finish outdoor tasks — clearing gutters, testing snowblowers, or securing loose decorations — before the weekend front arrives. Though no winter alerts are posted, the late-week shift marks a clear signal that Wyoming’s “winter tease” is here, with colder air likely returning before Thanksgiving.
By Saturday, skies will begin clearing again, but highs will struggle to reach the upper 50s. After all, it’s November in Wyoming — and the next true snow pattern may not be far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, WY:
Tue: 64/32 – Sunny; west winds 10 mph.
Wed: 60/32 – Mostly cloudy; mild.
Thu: 65/40 – Sunny; breezy southwest winds.
Fri: 62/33 – Slight chance showers; cooler late.
Sat: 56/28 – Mostly sunny; crisp and dry.
