National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Tracking Late Season Winter Storms

A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy snow over the Olympics, northern Cascades and northern Rockies Friday while heavy rain may bring flooding to coastal Oregon and Washington. A winter storm will continue to push across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday and Saturday with areas of heavy snow and high winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Mar 03:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

Flood Watch March 13, 03:55am until March 14, 05:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 13, 03:55am until March 14, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 40. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 600 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 51. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 40. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 600 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.95°N 123.03°W (Elev. 184 ft)
Last Update:
3:42 am PDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation