Thursday set for rain in Lake Santeetlah — 3 ways to make the most of it

(LAKE SANTEETLAH, NC) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Lake Santeetlah Thursday, 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: 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: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

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

• Thursday, October 21

  Chance of rain showers during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 68 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Friday, October 22

  Patchy fog then mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 63 °F, low 44 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Saturday, October 23

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 67 °F, low 50 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, October 24

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 54 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.