Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

Lat: 44.90493°NLon: 123.00096°WElev: 207.0ft.

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 23 Feb 11:51 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Independence OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 48. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 41. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 2200 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Patchy frost after midnight.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Patchy Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Widespread frost, mainly before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Frost then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 41. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Patchy frost after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 2400 feet lowering to 1600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Independence OR
 44.78°N 123.13°W (Elev. 197 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 23, 2026
12pm PST Feb 23, 2026-6pm PST Mar 1, 2026
 
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