Saratoga & North Platte River, WY

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North Platte River, near the Pick Bridge north of Saratoga, Wyoming.
North Platte River, near the Pick Bridge north of Saratoga, Wyoming.. Image by User:Magicpiano via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
32°F
High: 35° | Low: 30°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSAA
Observed at: 9:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 64%
Tonight:Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  47 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 59°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 92/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 52°F. Low rain risk (23%). Light wind (10 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 59°F. Breezy winds (15 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (59°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 19/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 52°F. Risk of rain (23%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (52°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  86 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 59°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 67/100
Fair for outdoor events / activities. High near 52°F. Risk of rain (23%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Saratoga & North Platte River

Saratoga & North Platte River is a Wyoming destination for a destination town, hot-springs area, and major trout river.

Make the Most of a Saratoga & North Platte 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 Saratoga & North Platte 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:

  • Saratoga Hot Springs
  • Encampment
  • Riverside
  • Pick Bridge
  • Sierra Madre

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Saratoga & North Platte River day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Saratoga, WY

☀
32°F
High: 35° | Low: 30°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSAA
Observed at: 9:50 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 64%
Fri ⛅
59° 31°
0%
Sat 🌧
53° 30°
23%
Sun ☀
50° 27°
0%
Mon ⛅
56° 30°
0%
Tue 🌧
57° 31°
22%
Wed ❄
47° 27°
63%
Thu ❄
47° --°
44%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

59° Fri 53° Sat 50° Sun 56° Mon 57° Tue 47° Wed 47° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

31° Fri 30° Sat 27° Sun 30° Mon 31° Tue 27° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 85 Sat 70 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 19 Wed 19 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:50 pm CST

Saratoga & North Platte River Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Saratoga & North Platte 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 44–49°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 40–65 inches, with frequent wind.
  • 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.