Friday set for rain in Gatewood — 3 ways to make the most of it

(GATEWOOD, MO) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Gatewood Friday, 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.

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 Gatewood:

• Friday, October 15

  Showers and thunderstorms likely then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 77 °F, low 45 °F
  • Windy: 29 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 41 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 8 mph

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 45 °F
  • Breezy: 2 mph

• Monday, October 18

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 72 °F, low 46 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.