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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 55. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 55. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Rain likely. Snow level 2300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.95°N 123.03°W (Elev. 184 ft)
Last Update:
1:05 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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