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Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 15 Jan 05:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Salem OR

Air Stagnation Advisory January 15, 05:46am until January 16, 04:00am
Dense Fog Advisory January 15, 05:46am until January 15, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 15, 05:46am until January 16, 04:00am
    Dense Fog Advisory January 15, 05:46am until January 15, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 52 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Light north wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 52. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Light north wind.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.
M.L.King Day
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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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:
5:41 am PST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
 
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