Take advantage of a rainy Wednesday in Fairbanks

(FAIRBANKS, AK) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Fairbanks Wednesday, 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: 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 rain Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Fairbanks:

• Wednesday, October 6

  Partly sunny then chance of light rain during the day; while chance of light rain then chance of rain and snow overnight

  • High 40 °F, low 28 °F
  • 10 to 15 mph wind

• Thursday, October 7

  Chance of light snow during the day; while chance of light rain then cloudy overnight

  • High 42 °F, low 28 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Friday, October 8

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then slight chance of snow showers overnight

  • High 40 °F, low 28 °F
  • Light wind

• Saturday, October 9

  Chance of snow showers during the day; while chance of snow showers then light snow likely overnight

  • High 36 °F, low 28 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.