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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 18 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 2 Aug 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow. Low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 10am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 34. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 10am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.48°N 152.78°W (Elev. 6837 ft)
Last Update:
2:03 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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