Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	W 24 MPH
Barometer	29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	36°F (2°C)
Last update	27 Dec 01:05 PM MST

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Rifle CO

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 01:25pm until December 28, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 01:25pm until December 28, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 38 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 8 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 21 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 28 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 10 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 34 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 21. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 5. North wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 10.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 34.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 15.