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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

Lat: 43.06219°NLon: 108.44701°WElev: 5443.0ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 30 Apr 11:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverton WY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riverton WY
 43.04°N 108.41°W (Elev. 5046 ft)
Last Update:
11:48 pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT May 1, 2026-6pm MDT May 7, 2026
 
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