Monday set for rain in Richfield — 3 ways to make the most of it

(RICHFIELD, ID) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Richfield Monday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as 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: 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: 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 a rainy Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Richfield:

• Monday, August 2

  Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 84 °F, low 59 °F
  • Windy: 23 mph

• Tuesday, August 3

  Haze during the day; while haze then mostly clear overnight

  • High 88 °F, low 60 °F
  • Breezy: 6 to 10 mph

• Wednesday, August 4

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

  • High 93 °F, low 62 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, August 5

  Slight chance of rain showers during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 88 °F, low 54 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.