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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 16 Feb 03:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Salem OR

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Showers likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Snow level 900 feet. Low around 32. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 400 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Showers likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Snow level 900 feet. Low around 32. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 400 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Salem OR
 44.91°N 123.01°W (Elev. 171 ft)
Last Update:
2:42 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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