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Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

90°F

32°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Aug 05:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Battlement Mesa CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Battlement Mesa CO
 39.44°N 108.03°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 pm MDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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