Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Mist

54°F

12°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 11:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 64. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after noon.  High near 57. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 64. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after noon. High near 57. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Showers likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 2400 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.95°N 123.03°W (Elev. 184 ft)
11:28 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
11am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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