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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Salem OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain showers likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Snow level 900 feet lowering to 200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 900 feet. Low around 32. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a chance of snow showers. Snow level 900 feet lowering to 200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. Snow level rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 900 feet. Low around 32. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
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)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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