Friday rain in La Grande: Ideas to make the most of it

(LA GRANDE, OR) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in La Grande 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: It might be tedious, but it’s also widely agreed to be the foundation of stable personal finances. Why not take advantage of some down time to track your spending and saving for the month or year so far?

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 La Grande:

• Friday, October 8

  Isolated rain showers during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 33 °F
  • Windy: 22 mph

• Saturday, October 9

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy then chance of light rain overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 38 °F
  • Breezy: 8 mph

• Sunday, October 10

  Chance of light rain then rain showers likely during the day; while chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 56 °F, low 33 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 11

  Chance of rain and snow during the day; while widespread frost overnight

  • High 46 °F, low 29 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.