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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.79 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 27 Jan 02:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Rifle CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Rifle CO
 39.53°N 107.73°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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