Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Feb 08:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Independence OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 4am.  Low around 37. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after noon.  Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Snow level 800 feet. Low around 32. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 500 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 400 feet rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after noon. Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Snow level 800 feet. Low around 32. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 400 feet rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain likely. Snow level 1800 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Independence OR
 44.79°N 123.2°W (Elev. 299 ft)
7:41 pm PST Feb 15, 2026
8pm PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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