Bighorn River, WY
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Fishing
Use Caution for fishing. High near 63°F. Windy conditions (23 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 63°F. Windy conditions (23 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Use Caution for camping. High near 63°F. Breezy winds (23 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Bighorn River
Bighorn River is a Wyoming destination for a major trout, paddling, and camping corridor.
Make the Most of a Bighorn River Day
Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.
Weather Tips for Bighorn River
- Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
- Check river flow, reservoir wind, cold-water conditions, waves, lightning, and verified local ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
- Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
- Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildlife, spring runoff, wildfire smoke, and limited winter daylight.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Thermopolis
- Wedding of the Waters
- Wind River Canyon
- Basin
- Greybull
Plan Around the Conditions
Choose the safest version of a Bighorn River day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.
7-Day Forecast for Bighorn River
Bighorn River Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Bighorn River can bring snow, ice, strong wind, short daylight, and abrupt road or trail changes.
Spring
Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes generally open before high passes and backcountry trailheads.
Summer
Summer usually offers the broadest access, but heat, dry air, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.
Fall
Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early high-country snow. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra time on remote roads.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: around 43–51°F depending on elevation, using the relevant local and elevation context.
- Annual snowfall: commonly 20–60 inches at river level and much more in surrounding mountains.
- Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
- Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
- Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
- Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
- Best outdoor window: June through September for broad warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.