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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Salem OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 10:41 pm PST Mar 6, 2026 |  |
| Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am, then rain likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Monday: Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 1800 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Monday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 800 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Wednesday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Wednesday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Thursday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Thursday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Friday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. | |
| Salem OR 44.93°N 123.02°W (Elev. 161 ft) | |
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