Take advantage of a rainy Thursday in Ashley

(ASHLEY, ND) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Ashley Thursday, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on getting things done. Make the most of it with one of these ideas — or use them as inspiration to come up with your own plan to beat the grey.

Make a sun bucket-list: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

Bookkeeping: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

Catch a movie: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with a rainy Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Ashley:

• Thursday, September 2

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of rain showers then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 67 °F, low 53 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Friday, September 3

  Partly sunny during the day; while chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 49 °F
  • 6 to 12 mph wind

• Saturday, September 4

  Slight chance of rain showers then sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 49 °F
  • Windy: 22 mph

• Sunday, September 5

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 7 to 10 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.