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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Salem OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Salem OR
 44.94°N 123.11°W (Elev. 502 ft)
Last Update:
8:42 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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