Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 4am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 11am.  Snow level 800 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Snow level 300 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 2200 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 4am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 11am. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 1600 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.93°N 123.05°W (Elev. 200 ft)
11:09 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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