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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

light snow,mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Rifle CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. Low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Rifle CO
 39.55°N 107.79°W (Elev. 5404 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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