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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

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

Clear

42°F

6°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed ENE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 27 Jan 03:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Riverton WY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 45. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 45. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Riverton WY
 43.09°N 108.27°W (Elev. 4833 ft)
Last Update:
3:49 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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