Take advantage of Thursday’s cloudy forecast in Brainerd

(BRAINERD, MN.) A cloudy grey blanket is set to settle over Brainerd 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.

Sprints day: Beginners and veteran enthusiasts alike know the frustration of wanting to go all-out with a new exercise or technique, but being thwarted by a broiler summer day. A cloudy day can be a perfect opportunity to take things up a notch without overheating.

Yard work: It might not be the first thing people think of, but a cool day can also be great for more strenuous outdoor tasks like mowing the lawn.

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 clouds Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Brainerd:

• Thursday, October 14

  Cloudy during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 51 °F, low 37 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Friday, October 15

  Partly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy then areas of frost overnight

  • High 51 °F, low 35 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Areas of frost then sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 58 °F, low 37 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

Don’t forget you can get the latest weather updates with the NewsBreak app. This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.