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Heavy Rain in the Southern U.S.; Active Weather Continues in Alaska

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains today, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. Another Bering system will impact the Alaskan West Coast and Central Interior through the weekend bringing moderate to heavy snow, high winds, and/or some blizzard conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 15 Feb 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light north wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain. Snow level 1700 feet. High near 46. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. Snow level 1000 feet. High near 45. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 1100 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light north wind.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
Rain. Snow level 1700 feet. High near 46. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 1000 feet. High near 45. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 1100 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Rain likely. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.95°N 123.03°W (Elev. 184 ft)
Last Update:
6:42 am PST Feb 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 21, 2026
 
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