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

(CUMBERLAND, MD) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Cumberland 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: It might be tedious, but it’s also widely agreed to be the foundation of stable personal finances. Why not take advantage of some down time to track your spending and saving for the month or year so far?

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 rain Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Cumberland:

• Friday, September 17

  Isolated showers and thunderstorms during the day; while isolated showers and thunderstorms then areas of fog overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 64 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 3 mph

• Saturday, September 18

  Areas of fog then scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day; while scattered showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 85 °F, low 61 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

• Sunday, September 19

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 81 °F, low 61 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, September 20

  Slight Chance of Rain Showers

  • High 80 °F, low 61 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.