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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair and Breezy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 22 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 3 Oct 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles SW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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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:
3:12 am AKDT Oct 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Oct 3, 2025-6pm AKDT Oct 9, 2025
 
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