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 >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 07 Mar 02:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Independence OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light south wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 1900 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 900 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 900 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light south wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 10am, then rain, mainly after 10am. High near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 1900 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 900 feet after midnight . Low around 32. 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 900 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Independence OR
 44.83°N 123.24°W (Elev. 213 ft)
2:41 am PST Mar 7, 2026
3am PST Mar 7, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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