Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains 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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 10 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 01 Apr 05:35 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Wind River Basin

Rest Of Tonight
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. North winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming south with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the morning, then snow showers with rain showers likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Windy with highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening, then snow showers likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Windy with lows around 30. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Friday
Cloudy with snow showers likely. Light snow accumulation possible. Breezy with highs in the lower 40s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.



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