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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Snow Freezing Fog

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.11 in (986.1 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 27 Jan 5:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 15. South wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. High near 20. East wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 18. East wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. East wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. East wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Areas of blowing snow between midnight and 3am. Low around 15. South wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 9am. High near 20. East wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 18. East wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. East wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. East wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
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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:
4:16 pm AKST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm AKST Jan 27, 2026-6pm AKST Feb 3, 2026
 
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