Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. 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

54°F

12°C

Humidity	23%
Wind Speed	WNW 35 MPH
Barometer	29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Mar 07:20 AM MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Wind River Basin

Today

Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows around 40. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows around 40. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s.

Friday

Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday

Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 30s.

Sunday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.