Friday rain in Brainerd: Ideas to make the most of it

(BRAINERD, MN) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Brainerd Friday, 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: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

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: Not feeling the need to go all-out? A movie or other indoor entertainment can be a great down-day activity, letting you relax and be ready to seize the day when the clouds finally decide to part.

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

• Friday, October 1

  Patchy fog then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely then chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 72 °F, low 59 °F
  • Breezy: 0 mph

• Saturday, October 2

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 51 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Sunday, October 3

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 47 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Monday, October 4

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 47 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.