Monday set for clouds in Portage - 3 ways to make the most of it

(PORTAGE, WI.) A cloudy grey blanket is set to settle over Portage 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.

Sprints day: Beginners and veteran enthusiasts alike know the frustration of wanting to go all-out with a new exercise or technique, but being thwarted by a broiler summer day. A cloudy day can be a perfect opportunity to take things up a notch without overheating.

Yard work: Who likes baking under the sun while they rake leaves or mow the lawn? Keep it cool by stacking heavy yard work tasks on overcast days.

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 clouds Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portage:

• Monday, October 4

  Cloudy during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 56 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Tuesday, October 5

  Mostly cloudy during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 54 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Wednesday, October 6

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 56 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Thursday, October 7

  Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 71 °F, low 58 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

Don’t forget you can get the latest weather updates with the NewsBreak app. This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.