Take advantage of a rainy Tuesday in Bellingham

(BELLINGHAM, WA) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Bellingham Tuesday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as your four-day forecast.

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 Tuesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Bellingham:

• Tuesday, October 19

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then light rain likely overnight

  • High 63 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 10 mph

• Wednesday, October 20

  Light rain during the day; while chance of light rain overnight

  • High 61 °F, low 50 °F
  • 8 to 12 mph wind

• Thursday, October 21

  Light Rain

  • High 64 °F, low 51 °F
  • Light wind

• Friday, October 22

  Light Rain

  • High 58 °F, low 49 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.