A rainy Friday in Mountain Grove — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Mountain Grove 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: 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 rain Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Mountain Grove:

• Friday, April 16

  Rain Showers

  • High 58 °F, low 44 °F
  • Breezy: 6 mph

• Saturday, April 17

  Chance Rain Showers in the day; while Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy during night

  • High 56 °F, low 40 °F
  • Breezy: 8 mph

• Sunday, April 18

  Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers in the day; while Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear during night

  • High 57 °F, low 36 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, April 19

  Sunny in the day; while Partly Cloudy during night

  • High 64 °F, low 37 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.