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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 89%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Apr 5:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. Low around 18. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 22. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 18. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 20. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 24. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 10pm. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow then
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 18. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 22. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 18. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 20. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 24. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow before 10pm. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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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:
4:54 am AKDT Apr 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm AKDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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