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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.4 in (1029.46 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Mar 07:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 1100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 1100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.93°N 123.05°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
6:41 pm PST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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