Tracking Late Season Winter Storms

A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy snow over the Olympics, northern Cascades and northern Rockies Friday while heavy rain may bring flooding to coastal Oregon and Washington. A winter storm will continue to push across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday and Saturday with areas of heavy snow and high winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Mar 07:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

Flood Watch March 12, 07:56pm until March 14, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 12, 07:56pm until March 14, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 55. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 1100 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light north northeast wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.93°N 123.05°W (Elev. 200 ft)
7:41 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
7pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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