Extreme Cold and Winter Weather Expected for Portions of the U.S. This Week

Arctic air will spread across much of the central U.S. into New England this week resulting in record-breaking cold and life threatening wind chill temperatures. Heavy snow will move from the northern Rockies to the central Plains by early Tuesday. A swath of significant snow and ice will likely move from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic states Tuesday through early Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Independence OR

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain likely before noon, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light south wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 4pm.  High near 51. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Rain likely before noon, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 51. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence OR
 44.86°N 123.18°W (Elev. 200 ft)
9:50 am PST Feb 17, 2025
10am PST Feb 17, 2025-6pm PST Feb 23, 2025
 
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