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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 24 Nov 4:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 25. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Snow likely before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thanksgiving Day
Snow likely before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Drift River AK
 60.27°N 152.7°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
3:03 pm AKST Nov 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKST Nov 24, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 1, 2025
 
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