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Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 2:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles NW Drift River AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 10am. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 41. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 37. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain before 10am. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles NW Drift River AK
 61.1°N 152.9°W (Elev. 5335 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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