Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South
Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Salem OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 10:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026 |  |
| Today: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 1800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tuesday Night: Showers likely before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Wednesday: Rain. High near 53. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Thursday: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Thursday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Friday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Sunday: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. | |
| Salem OR 44.93°N 123.02°W (Elev. 161 ft) | |
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