Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed N 11 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Parachute CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Breezy.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Breezy.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Parachute CO
 39.46°N 108.06°W (Elev. 5282 ft)
11:06 am MDT Jun 17, 2025
11am MDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm MDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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