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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.93°N 123.02°W (Elev. 161 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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