Kenai River at Soldotna
0.7 mi- Level
- 6.8 ft
- Flow
- 4,030 cfs
Forecast peak 6.8 ft Sat 4 PM
Reading from Sat 1 PM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 2:35 PM AKDT at PASX
Overcast and 37°3°, rain ~4–12 PM (87%).
Today: low 39°4° (likely 25°−4° to 39°4°), high 42°6° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°).
Now 37°3°
Cloudy
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 41°5° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 41°5° | 20% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 86% | 99% | 1 |
| Sat 4p | Rain | 42°6° (likely 37°3° to 43°6°) | 42°6° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 87% | 97% | 0 |
| Sat 5p | Rain | 42°6° (likely 36°2° to 42°6°) | 42°6° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 89% | 99% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Rain | 41°5° (likely 36°2° to 41°5°) | 41°5° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 90% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Rain | 40°4° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 41°5° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 92% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Rain | 40°4° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 40°4° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 93% | 99% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Rain | 39°4° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 93% | 99% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Rain | 39°4° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 70%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Rain | 39°4° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 70%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 93% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 70%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 92% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 70%, 0.04 in1 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 92% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 70%, 0.04 in1 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 92% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 70%, 0.04 in1 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph6 km/h | 92% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 90%, 0.04 in1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 95% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 90%, 0.04 in1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 96% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 90%, 0.04 in1 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 95% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 94% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 95% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Rain | 39°4° (likely 37°3° to 39°4°) | 39°4° | 80%, 0.07 in1.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 95% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 10a | Rain | 40°4° (likely 37°3° to 40°4°) | 40°4° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 96% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 11a | Rain | 41°5° (likely 38°3° to 41°5°) | 41°5° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 96% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 12p | Rain | 42°6° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 42°6° | 50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 97% | 94% | 0 |
| Sun 1p | Showers | 43°6° (likely 38°3° to 47°8°) | 39°4° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 96% | 83% | 0 |
| Sun 2p | Showers | 44°7° (likely 38°3° to 48°9°) | 40°4° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 94% | 63% | 0 |
| Sun 3p | Showers | 44°7° (likely 38°3° to 48°9°) | 40°4° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 92% | 57% | 0 |
| Sun 4p | Mostly cloudy | 45°7° (likely 39°4° to 48°9°) | 45°7° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 91% | 44% | 0 |
| Sun 5p | Mostly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 39°4° to 46°8°) | 45°7° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 92% | 40% | 0 |
| Sun 6p | Mostly cloudy | 42°6° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°) | 42°6° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 94% | 45% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Mostly cloudy | 40°4° (likely 39°4° to 41°5°) | 34°1° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 96% | 41% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Mostly cloudy | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 40°4°) | 32°0° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 97% | 38% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°) | 30°−1° | 5% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 97% | 44% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Partly cloudy | 35°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 27°−3° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 97% | 45% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Partly cloudy | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 96% | 69% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Partly cloudy | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 41°5°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 95% | 72% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Mostly cloudy | 37°3° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 94% | 74% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 42°6°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 23 mph36 km/h | 94% | 87% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 43°6°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 26 mph42 km/h | 94% | 98% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 43°6°) | 27°−3° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 30 mph48 km/h | 93% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 44°7°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 30 mph48 km/h | 92% | 70% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Mostly cloudy | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 44°7°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 31 mph50 km/h | 91% | 51% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Partly cloudy | 37°3° (likely 37°3° to 44°7°) | 28°−2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 32 mph52 km/h | 90% | 58% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Partly cloudy | 37°3° (likely 37°3° to 44°7°) | 29°−2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 31 mph50 km/h | 90% | 64% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Partly sunny | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 44°7°) | 30°−1° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 32 mph51 km/h | 90% | 62% | 0 |
| Mon 10a | Mostly sunny | 39°4° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°) | 30°−1° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 31 mph49 km/h | 90% | 58% | 0 |
| Mon 11a | Mostly sunny | 41°5° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 33°1° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 31 mph49 km/h | 88% | 70% | 0 |
| Mon 12p | Mostly sunny | 44°7° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°) | 36°2° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 30 mph49 km/h | 85% | 66% | 1 |
| Mon 1p | Mostly sunny | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 40°4° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 29 mph46 km/h | 82% | 57% | 1 |
| Mon 2p | Mostly sunny | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 40°4° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 27 mph43 km/h | 80% | 59% | 1 |
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
70% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
90% chance · 0.21 in5.3 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
90% chance · 0.29 in7.4 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain before 1pm, then scattered rain showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 0 to 15 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
60% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
60% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain and snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
60% chance · 0.06 in1.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
60% chance · 0.23 in5.9 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
60% chance · 0.25 in6.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
60% chance · 0.09 in2.4 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance · 0.3 in0.7 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.13 in3.4 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.1 in2.6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.07 in1.7 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
50% chance of rain, high 42°, low 39°.
87% chance of rain, high 45°, low 34°, warming up.
Dry, high 48°, low 35°, warming up.
Highs 37–46°; chance of precipitation on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 6.8 ft Sat 4 PM
Reading from Sat 1 PM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 5.1 ft Sat 4 PM
Reading from Sat 9 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 7.6 ft Sat 4 PM
Reading from Sat 1:30 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 1 PM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 80% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 39 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Dry air outside (dew point 34°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 3°2° warmer than typical.
On average 0° colder than normal (daily mean temperature).
Soldotna weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 9:08 AM, sunset 6:27 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 99% cover).
Waxing gibbous
98% lit · growing