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 81%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 05 Mar 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Salem OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 2am.  Low around 42. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 52. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  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 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 42. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 52. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. 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 40.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. 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 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Salem OR
 44.91°N 123.01°W (Elev. 171 ft)
1:01 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
1pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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