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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Mar 11:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Rifle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Rifle CO
 39.53°N 107.73°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 pm MST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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