Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 14 Jan 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Riverton WY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind 7 to 13 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind 7 to 13 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Riverton WY
 43.09°N 108.27°W (Elev. 4833 ft)
6:47 am MST Jan 14, 2026
6am MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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