Friday set for rain in Bonners Ferry — 3 ways to make the most of it

(BONNERS FERRY, ID) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Bonners Ferry Friday, 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 rain Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Bonners Ferry:

• Friday, August 27

  Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms then patchy fog overnight

  • High 69 °F, low 45 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 6 mph

• Saturday, August 28

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

  • High 77 °F, low 48 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Sunday, August 29

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 50 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, August 30

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 49 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.