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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 18 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 29 Jun 10:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Independence Day
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.01°N 153.05°W (Elev. 4590 ft)
Last Update:
7:40 am AKDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am AKDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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