Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Unknown Precip and Windy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 28 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.14 in (987.0 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 3 Feb 7:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Northeast wind around 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 3am, then snow showers after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. East wind 25 to 30 mph becoming southeast 20 to 25 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers before 9am, then a chance of snow, mainly between 9am and 3pm.  High near 26. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming east 15 to 20 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 25. East wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 23. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

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

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Northeast wind around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 3am, then snow showers after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. East wind 25 to 30 mph becoming southeast 20 to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers before 9am, then a chance of snow, mainly between 9am and 3pm. High near 26. Southeast wind 25 to 30 mph becoming east 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 25. East wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 23. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Snow likely. 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)
3:33 am AKST Feb 3, 2026
8am AKST Feb 3, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 9, 2026
 
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