A rainy Thursday in Crosby — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(CROSBY, ND) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Crosby Thursday, 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: 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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Crosby:

• Thursday, October 7

  Isolated rain showers then mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 43 °F
  • Windy: 18 mph

• Friday, October 8

  Slight chance of rain showers then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 8 mph

• Saturday, October 9

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

  • High 61 °F, low 37 °F
  • Breezy: 6 to 9 mph

• Sunday, October 10

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 67 °F, low 40 °F
  • Breezy: 9 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.