Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

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

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 16 Feb 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Salem OR

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am.  Snow level 900 feet. Low around 33. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am.  Snow level 700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 1500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5am. Snow level 900 feet. Low around 33. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. Snow level 700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1100 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Salem OR
 44.94°N 123.11°W (Elev. 502 ft)
4:41 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
4pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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