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Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Impending Winter Storm

An approaching storm will bring rain and high elevation snow to Pacific Northwest through the weekend. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening as a low strengthens over the Southeast. This system will form into a winter storm on Sunday that will bring heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 21 Feb 07:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Rifle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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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:
4:23 pm MST Feb 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Feb 21, 2026-6pm MST Feb 28, 2026
 
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