Friday rain in La Junta: Ideas to make the most of it

(LA JUNTA, CO) Friday is set to be rainy in La Junta, according to the National Weather Service, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Check out these ideas for ways to make the most of it, along with 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 rain Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for La Junta:

• Friday, August 13

  Partly sunny then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 89 °F, low 59 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Saturday, August 14

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 93 °F, low 63 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Sunday, August 15

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 95 °F, low 64 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Monday, August 16

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 97 °F, low 64 °F
  • 10 to 15 mph wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.