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 56%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Mar 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 7 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 calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain.  Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  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 8 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 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South wind around 8 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 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
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 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.95°N 123.03°W (Elev. 184 ft)
2:41 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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