Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Nov 10:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Rifle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 48. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 48. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Rifle CO
 39.5°N 107.81°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
10:31 pm MST Nov 12, 2026
11pm MST Nov 12, 2026-6pm MST Nov 19, 2026
 
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