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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 16 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (998.7 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 2 Feb 2:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 36. Northeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Low around 32. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 36. Northeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow before 9am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow. 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:
7:48 pm AKST Feb 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am AKST Feb 2, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 8, 2026
 
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