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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 9:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 10. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 4. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 10. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 4. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 6.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 4.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.42°N 152.94°W (Elev. 4314 ft)
Last Update:
8:03 pm AKST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm AKST Dec 26, 2025-6pm AKST Jan 2, 2026
 
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