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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 2 Apr 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely before 1am, then snow after 4am. Low around 13. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely before 1am, then snow after 4am. Low around 13. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
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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:
7:42 am AKDT Apr 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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