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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 16 mph
Barometer 29.35 in (994.1 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 4 Feb 2:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 22. East wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 21. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 22. East wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. East wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21.
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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:
3:33 pm AKST Feb 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Feb 4, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 10, 2026
 
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