RIVERTON, Wyo. – Wyoming drivers and residents can expect a bright, dry stretch heading into the weekend before clouds and rain arrive midweek. Warm days in the 80s will dominate through Saturday, giving locals one last taste of summer before October brings a shift.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, calm winds and sunny skies continue Thursday and Friday, with highs holding in the low 80s. Saturday remains warm and pleasant, but a change begins Sunday night as clouds increase. By Wednesday, the first chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms could bring slippery conditions to roads, including U.S. Highway 26 and local county routes.
Riverton and surrounding Fremont County communities should prepare for the transition by keeping an eye on midweek forecasts. While no frost threats appear yet, cooler evenings in the 40s mark a steady move into fall. Sunday still offers outdoor opportunities, but residents planning travel early next week should plan for slower commutes and possible wet pavement.
The first week of October could finally introduce more unsettled weather, hinting at a seasonal turn that may eventually bring colder nights closer to freezing. For now, Wyoming enjoys several days of sunshine, but changing skies will serve as a reminder that fall is here to stay.
Warnings remain limited, but updates are expected as Wednesday’s rain potential nears. Residents are urged to monitor forecasts for any advisories.
Five-Day Forecast for Riverton, WY
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 83. Light winds.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 81. Low near 43.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 80. Calm evening.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 81. Clouds increase late.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 79. Cooler night near 48.
