Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed ENE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 10:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Rifle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 9am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Rifle CO
 39.6°N 107.91°W (Elev. 9131 ft)
6:51 pm MDT Apr 10, 2026
10pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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