Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Mar 06:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Rio Blanco CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Rio Blanco CO
 39.76°N 107.84°W (Elev. 9633 ft)
5:07 am MDT Mar 26, 2026
6am MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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