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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair and Breezy

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 22 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.52 in (999.9 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 29 Dec 2:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 5. Northeast wind around 35 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Northeast wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 16 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 11 by 8pm, then rising to around 19 during the remainder of the night. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 11 °F⇑

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 5. Northeast wind around 35 mph.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Northeast wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 11 by 8pm, then rising to around 19 during the remainder of the night. North wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles SW Drift River AK
 60.27°N 152.65°W (Elev. 1552 ft)
Last Update:
9:20 pm AKST Dec 28, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am AKST Dec 29, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 4, 2026
 
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