Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

Lat: 43.06219° N Lon: 108.44701° W Elev: 5443.0 ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 05 Mar 04:53 AM MST
Detailed forecast for

Wind River Basin

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Breezy with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Snow accumulation up to 4 inches. Breezy with lows around 30. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with snow showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. New light snow accumulation. Breezy with highs around 40. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Cold with lows around 20. Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Monday
Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then a chance of snow and rain showers after midnight. Breezy with lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Breezy, cold with lows around 20. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s.



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