Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	SSW 10 MPH
Barometer	29.29 in (991.87 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	32°F (0°C)
Last update	18 Feb 04:20 PM MST

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Detailed forecast for

Wind River Basin

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Breezy with highs in the upper 30s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Tonight

Areas of blowing snow in the evening. Snow showers with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches. Breezy, cold with lows 4 to 8 above. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Cooler with highs around 20. Northeast winds around 10 mph in the morning. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 2 above.

Friday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with lows zero to 5 above zero.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs around 30.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Cold with lows 5 to 10 above.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 30s.