Riverton, WY — Strong wind gusts and elevated fire danger continue across central Wyoming Thursday, as Riverton braces for changing conditions into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Riverton, fire weather alerts remain in effect through Friday for areas south and central Wyoming, including the Highway 26 corridor. Southwest winds of 20 to 40 mph combined with low humidity and above-normal temperatures have pushed the fire risk to critical levels. Outdoor burning is discouraged, and residents should secure loose items.
By Friday night, cooler air and precipitation begin shifting the pattern. Rain chances climb to 40% overnight into Saturday. Daytime highs will fall from Thursday’s near-record 78°F to the mid-60s Friday, then dip to the upper 40s and low 50s over the weekend. Rain may switch to snow early Saturday morning in higher elevations and persist through Sunday.
Looking ahead, Monday starts mild with sunshine and highs near 58°F. Light rain or snow showers may return Tuesday and Wednesday with daytime highs in the mid-50s.
5-Day Weather Highlights for Riverton, WY:
- Friday: 66°F, 20% chance of showers.
- Saturday: High 50°F, rain and snow likely overnight.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, slight snow chance, high near 49°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F.
- Tuesday: Chance of rain and snow, high 56°F.
