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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

62°F

17°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 3:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles NNW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 1am, then showers likely after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm, then showers likely after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 10am, then showers after 4pm. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain before 1am, then showers likely after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm, then showers likely after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 10am, then showers after 4pm. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles NNW Drift River AK
 61.03°N 152.55°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 pm AKDT Aug 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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