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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 15 Jan 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

Air Stagnation Advisory January 17, 07:00pm until January 20, 10:00am
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Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Light north wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy dense fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear then
    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 36. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Light north wind.
Saturday Night
Patchy dense fog between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Patchy fog before 3am, then patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Areas of fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.93°N 123.02°W (Elev. 161 ft)
Last Update:
7:47 pm PST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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