Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 07:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Salem OR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 9pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Salem OR
 44.94°N 122.96°W (Elev. 200 ft)
7:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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