Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:53 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Wind River Basin

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows around 50. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Windy with highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Monday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 70s.



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116 AM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026
 
 

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