Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

light snow,mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	W 11 MPH
Barometer	29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Wind Chill	24°F (-4°C)
Last update	05 Mar 08:07 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Rio Blanco CO

Winter Weather Advisory until March 6, 06:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until March 6, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Fri
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Snow Showers
Friday
High: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday
High: 32 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 39 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 44 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers. Low around 22. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 25. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 16. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 39.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 24.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 44.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.