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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 2 Dec 8:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 25. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before noon. High near 25. South wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -2.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 0.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -1.
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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:
5:13 am AKST Dec 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am AKST Dec 2, 2025-6pm AKST Dec 8, 2025
 
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