Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Mar 11:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Salem OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 2am.  Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain.  Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. South wind 5 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. South wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Salem OR
 44.94°N 122.96°W (Elev. 200 ft)
11:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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