RIVERTON, Wyo. – Dust swirls across open ranchland at dawn, a sign of another blustery fall day on the high plains. Gusts up to 50 mph are expected through the northern stretches of Johnson County and along I-25, creating travel hazards for high-profile vehicles and loose outdoor items. The strong winds will ease Sunday, giving way to calmer and warmer air into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, a vigorous northwest flow will dominate much of Saturday, especially across Buffalo, Kaycee, and Casper Mountain foothills. The gustiest corridor stretches from Powder River Basin south into Natrona County, where isolated higher gusts could briefly exceed 55 mph on exposed ridges. Drivers should brace for buffeting winds and reduced control on east–west roadways, particularly trucks, trailers, and RVs. Fire danger remains low but caution is urged around dry grass.
By Sunday, skies turn clear with highs near 50°F and winds easing under 15 mph. Monday begins a warming trend that peaks on Veterans Day, when Riverton could reach the mid-60s under bright sun—excellent for parades, outdoor ceremonies, or late-season ranch work. However, forecasters hint at another Pacific disturbance by mid-to-late week, possibly reintroducing strong winds and light mountain snow across the Absarokas and Wind River Range.
Residents are encouraged to secure decorations, postpone burning, and drive carefully through exposed stretches. For now, central Wyoming enjoys classic November contrasts—harsh wind today, calm skies tomorrow, and a fleeting warm spell before winter’s next push.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, WY:
Sat: 48/20 – Sunny, very windy north; gusts near 50 mph.
Sun: 48/24 – Mostly clear, calmer winds.
Mon: 58/33 – Partly sunny; pleasant, warming trend.
Tue (Veterans Day): 64/29 – Sunny, mild; great outdoor day.
Wed: 58/30 – Mostly clear; breezy pattern returns late.
