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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Mar 03:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Salem OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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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:
3:41 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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