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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (999.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 5 Feb 6:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 20.
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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:
7:13 am AKST Feb 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKST Feb 5, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 11, 2026
 
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