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: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

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 Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Mountain Grove:

• Friday, May 7

  Sunny in the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely during night

  • High 69 °F, low 51 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 7 mph

• Saturday, May 8

  Showers and thunderstorms likely in the day; while slight chance showers and thunderstorms during night

  • High 70 °F, low 61 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Sunday, May 9

  Showers and thunderstorms in the day; while chance showers and thunderstorms during night

  • High 71 °F, low 44 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, May 10

  Partly sunny in the day; while slight chance rain showers during night

  • High 61 °F, low 45 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.