Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Apr 03:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Rifle CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Rifle CO
 39.6°N 107.91°W (Elev. 9131 ft)
1:47 am MDT Apr 9, 2026
4am MDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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