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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may continue to produce flooding over parts of the southern and northern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Jun 07:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rifle CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rifle CO
 39.55°N 107.79°W (Elev. 5404 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MDT Jun 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Jun 3, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 9, 2026
 
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