Take advantage of a rainy Friday in Ely

(ELY, NV) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Ely 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: 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 a rainy Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Ely:

• Friday, October 22

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then scattered rain and snow showers overnight

  • High 61 °F, low 34 °F
  • Windy: 40 mph

• Saturday, October 23

  Scattered rain and snow showers during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 49 °F, low 29 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Sunday, October 24

  Mostly cloudy then slight chance of rain showers during the day; while rain showers likely overnight

  • High 54 °F, low 39 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 25

  Rain showers then rain and snow showers likely during the day; while rain and snow showers likely overnight

  • High 47 °F, low 23 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.