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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 29.08 in (984.8 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 5 Nov 2:53 pm AKST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Veterans Day
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.07°N 152.95°W (Elev. 5755 ft)
Last Update:
2:42 pm AKST Nov 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKST Nov 5, 2026-6pm AKST Nov 11, 2026
 
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