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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.61 in (1003.0 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 12 Apr 7:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.48°N 152.72°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
Last Update:
5:53 am AKDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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