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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.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 10:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Rifle CO

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Rifle CO
 39.55°N 107.79°W (Elev. 5404 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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