National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce
Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fog/Mist

51°F

11°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 2 Aug 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WSW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °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 before 10am, then snow likely. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • 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 showers. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • 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

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest 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 before 10am, then snow likely. 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 showers. 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.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WSW Drift River AK
 60.48°N 152.78°W (Elev. 6837 ft)
Last Update:
6:27 am AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation