Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 12:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Rio Blanco CO

Winter Weather Advisory February 25, 12:00am until February 26, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly between noon and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Rio Blanco CO
 39.76°N 107.84°W (Elev. 9633 ft)
11:32 am MST Feb 24, 2026
12pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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