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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.

unknown precip,mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:21 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Rifle CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. Low around 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Rifle CO
 39.6°N 107.91°W (Elev. 9131 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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