Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Apr 05:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Rifle CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Rifle CO
 39.53°N 107.73°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
4:46 pm MDT Apr 6, 2026
5pm MDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 13, 2026
 
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