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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

A Few Clouds

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Feb 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 21 by 5pm. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F⇓

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 2. Northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 21 by 5pm. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Areas of blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 2. Northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Wednesday Night
Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 2.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 5.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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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:
5:27 am AKST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKST Feb 23, 2026-6pm AKST Mar 1, 2026
 
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