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 9 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 10:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Salem OR

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain likely before noon, then showers likely after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 6 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Southeast wind around 6 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 51. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly before 4am.  Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °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 showers likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
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
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Salem OR
 44.86°N 122.88°W (Elev. 410 ft)
9:50 am PST Feb 17, 2025
10am PST Feb 17, 2025-6pm PST Feb 23, 2025
 
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