A rainy Thursday in Hoffmeister — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(HOFFMEISTER, NY) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Hoffmeister Thursday, 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: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

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 a rainy Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Hoffmeister:

• Thursday, July 29

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 55 °F
  • Breezy: 6 to 9 mph

• Friday, July 30

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

  • High 62 °F, low 45 °F
  • 7 to 13 mph wind

• Saturday, July 31

  Mostly sunny during the day; while chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 66 °F, low 50 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, August 1

  Rain showers likely during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 51 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.