Wyoming – A quiet, cool dawn stretches across the Wind River Valley as the first light hits the high desert and thin clouds drift over distant ridgelines. The air feels crisp but calm, and dry pavement glows under the early sun. Residents heading toward U.S. 26 or WY-789 should expect easy travel now before a pattern shift builds later in the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, today brings mostly sunny skies with highs near the upper 60s. Southwest winds increase by midmorning, then turn northwest with gusts possibly topping 20 mph. People working outdoors or hauling trailers should secure loose materials. For early holiday planners, this mild stretch offers a good window for yard cleanup or outdoor decorating.
Saturday stays sunny but cooler, reaching the lower 60s as lighter breezes return. To be fair, it’s still comfortable for mid-November, though models hint at a “Winter Tease” early next week as colder Pacific air edges toward western Wyoming. Sunday stays mostly sunny, but clouds increase late with a 30 percent chance of showers arriving in the evening. According to NWS meteorologists, rainfall stays light, though any wet patches may slow travel toward the Wind River Range.
The bigger attention point comes Tuesday when a slight chance of rain and snow appears. A possible changeover could occur after 11 p.m., especially north of town. Accumulation looks low for now, but early-season mixes often cause quick slick spots on higher passes. After all, November tends to swing sharply as Thanksgiving approaches.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, WY:
Fri: 68/34 – Mostly sunny; breezy midday winds.
Sat: 63/34 – Sunny; calmer and cooler.
Sun: 59/36 – Mostly sunny; light showers late.
Mon: 53/28 – Mostly cloudy; slight shower chance.
Tue: 51/29 – Mostly sunny; light rain–snow chance late.
