Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 05 Mar 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Salem OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight.  Low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 8am.  High near 51. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 8am. High near 51. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 1000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Salem OR
 44.9°N 123.1°W (Elev. 351 ft)
1:01 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
1pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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