Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

light rain,mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 09 Dec 06:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

Flood Watch December 9, 06:43pm until December 11, 04:00pm
Wind Advisory until December 10, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Flood Watch December 9, 06:43pm until December 11, 04:00pm
    Wind Advisory until December 10, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 59. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 53. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light south wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 55. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 59. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 53. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light south wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.95°N 123.03°W (Elev. 184 ft)
5:45 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
6pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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