Rainy Monday forecast — tackle it with these activities

(LILY BAY TOWNSHIP, ME) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Lily Bay Township Monday, 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: 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 Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Lily Bay Township:

• Monday, August 23

  Patchy fog then scattered rain showers during the day; while rain showers likely then areas of fog overnight

  • High 75 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Tuesday, August 24

  Areas of fog then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while mostly clear then patchy fog overnight

  • High 78 °F, low 66 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Wednesday, August 25

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy then slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 66 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Thursday, August 26

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

  • High 83 °F, low 59 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.