Current conditions at
Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW)
Lat: 43.06219°NLon: 108.44701°WElev: 5443ft.
Clear 57°F (14°C)
Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NW 31 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Oct 02:55 PM MDT

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RIVERTON WYOMING - LONG AND SHORT FORECAST
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This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 60. Very windy, with a northwest
wind 37 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.

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Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Very windy, with a
west northwest wind 26 to 36 mph decreasing to 13 to 23 mph
after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

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Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a
west northwest wind 13 to 21 mph becoming north
in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

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Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Blustery, with a north wind
6 to 16 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds
could gust as high as 24 mph.

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Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph,
with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a Low around 35. West southwest
wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind
7 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds
could gust as high as 24 mph.

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Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight,
mixing with snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a
low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am,
then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny,
with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of
rain and snow showers between 11pm and 4am, then a
slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Partly cloudy,
with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

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Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

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Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

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WEATHER WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
236 AM MDT Wed Oct 14 2020

WYZ001>020-022>030-150845-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Big Horn Basin-Southwest Big Horn Basin-
Southeast Big Horn Basin-Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-
Bighorn Mountains West-Bighorn Mountains Southeast-
Northeast Johnson County-Southeast Johnson County-
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-Jackson Hole-
Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
236 AM MDT Wed Oct 14 2020

...High Wind Warnings in effect for much of the area today...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

High to strong winds will continue across the area. Please see
High Wind Warnings and statements for details.

A slight chance of rain showers over the north tonight, with a
chance of snow in the northern mountains.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Saturday...A chance for rain showers and mountain snow across
northern portions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Riverton WY
1256 PM MDT Wed Oct 14 2020

WYZ017-019-025>030-150100-
/O.CON.KRIW.HW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-201015T0100Z/
Wind River Basin-Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Upper Green River Basin Foothills-Upper Green River Basin-
South Lincoln County-Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-
East Sweetwater County-
Including the cities of Riverton, Shoshoni, Jeffrey City,
Pinedale, La Barge, Big Piney, Farson, Kemmerer, Cokeville,
Rock Springs, Green River, and Wamsutter
1256 PM MDT Wed Oct 14 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
expected, particularly at the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range, Natrona County
Lower Elevations, South Lincoln County, Rock Springs and Green
River, Flaming Gorge, and East Sweetwater County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM MDT today.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Visibility may be reduced as well by blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

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UTAH WEATHER OBSERVATIONS
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Bryce Canyon Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
72 21 14%
WINDS WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
20MPH GUSTING 33MPH 30.34//

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Cedar City Muni Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
80 20 11%
WINDS NORTHERLY
6MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.23//

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Moab/Canyonland Fld Air, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
81 25 13%
WINDS WESTERLY
14MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.07//

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Wendover Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
70 34 26%
WINDS EASTERLY
16MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.24//

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Ogden, Hill Air Force Base, UT.
FAIR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
61 26 27%
WINDS NORTHERLY
14MPH GUSTING 21MPH 30.29//

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Logan/Cache Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
61 23 23%
WINDS WESTERLY
21MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.25//

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Millford Municipal Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
83 26 12%
WINDS VARIABLE
3MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.16//

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Ogden/Hinckley Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
65 24 21%
WINDS NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY
12MPH GUSTING 21MPH 30.25//

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Price/Buck Field Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
75 28 18%
WINDS WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
23MPH GUSTING 38MPH 30.13//

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Provo Municipal Airport, UT.
PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
65 42 43%
WINDS NORTHWESTERLY
21MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.23//

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St. George Muni Airport UT
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
85 24 11%
WINDS WESTERLY
5MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.07//

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Salt Lake City Intl. Airport, UT.
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
65 32 29%
WINDS NORTHWESTERLY
13MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.26//

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Vernal Regional Airport, UT.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
73 30 20%
WINDS WEST-SOUTHWESTERLY
28MPH GUSTING 39MPH 30.03//

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WYOMING STATEWIDE OBSERVATIONS
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Big Piney Airport, WY.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
PEAK WIND/ NORTHWEST/ 44MPH/ /2012/
51 10 19%
WINDS WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
30MPH GUSTING 40MPH 30.18//

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Buffalo/Johnson City AirportWY
PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
PEAK WIND/ NORTHWEST/ 46MPH/
2001/
50 17 27%
WINDS NORTHWESTERLY
18MPH GUSTING 32MPH 30.02//

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Cody/Yellowstone RgAirportWY
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
52 11 19%
WINDS WESTERLY
14MPH GUSTING 30MPH 30.05//

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Casper/Natrona County Air. WY
OVERCAST SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/ RAIN BEGAN 2009/
RAIN ENDED 2020/ RAINFALL 0.00
INCHES/
50 33 52%
WINDS SOUTHWESTERLY
8MPH GUSTING XXXXX 29.98//

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Cheyenne Regional Airport, WY
OVERCAST SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
60 27 28%
WINDS WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
33MPH GUSTING 62MPH 29.98//

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Gillette/Campbell Cty Air, WY.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
51 25 36%
WINDS NORTHWESTERLY
31MPH GUSTING 55MPH 29.97//

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Greybull/South Big Airport, WY.
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
57 11 16%
WINDS NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY
22MPH GUSTING 38MPH 30.01//

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Jackson Hole Airport, WY.
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
PEAK WIND/ WEST-NORTHWEST/ 31MPH/
2042/
47 11 23%
WINDS WESTERLY
13MPH GUSTING 20MPH 30.17//

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Laramie Regional Airport, WY.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
56 25 30%
WINDS WESTERLY
45MPH GUSTING 66MPH 30.01//

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Lander/Hunt Field Airport, WY.
PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
58 12 16%
WINDS WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
28MPH GUSTING 39MPH 30.03//

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Yellowstone Lake Airport, Wy.
XXXXX
35 8 32%
WINDS WESTERLY
14MPH GUSTING 30MPH 30.17//

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Pinedale/Wentz Fld Airport WY.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7
MILES/
46 19 34%
WINDS WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
23MPH GUSTING 33MPH 30.19//

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Riverton Regional Airport, WY.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
PEAK WIND/ NORTHWEST/ 48MPH/
1954/
57 12 17%
WINDS NORTHWESTERLY
32MPH GUSTING 44MPH 30.04//

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Rock Springs/Sweetwa Air. WY.
CLEAR SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
54 16 22%
WINDS WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
29MPH GUSTING 49MPH 30.15//

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Rawlins Municipal Airport, WY.
OVERCAST SKIES/ VISIBILITY 5 MILES/
LIGHT RAIN AND FOG/ RAINFALL 0.00
INCHES/
57 12 17%
WINDS WESTERLY
34MPH GUSTING 59MPH 30.05//

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Sheridan Cnty Airport, WY.
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
PEAK WIND NORTH-NORTHWEST/ 51MPH/
2023/
52 20 28%
WINDS NORTHWESTERLY
29MPH GUSTING 49MPH 30.00//

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Torrington MunI Airport WY
OVERCAST SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
RAIN ENDED 2044/ RAINFALL 0.01
INCHES/
42 38 85%
WINDS NORTHERLY
13MPH GUSTING XXXXX 30.00//

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Worland Muni. Airport, WY.
PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES/ VISIBILITY 7 MILES/
PEAK WIND/ NORTH-NORTHWEST/ 34MPH/
2020/
58 12 16%
WINDS NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY
20MPH GUSTING 32MPH 30.01//

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