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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 09 Jan 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Battlement Mesa CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 31. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 31. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Battlement Mesa CO
 39.44°N 108.03°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 9, 2026-6pm MST Jan 15, 2026
 
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