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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

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 35 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 35 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. High near 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.48°N 152.72°W (Elev. 6499 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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