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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

Lat: 39.52793°NLon: 107.71961°WElev: 5512.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 11:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Rifle CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Rifle CO
 39.53°N 107.73°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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