Rainy forecast for Parsons? Jump on it!

(PARSONS, KS) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Parsons Saturday, 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: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Parsons:

• Saturday, October 23

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 67 °F
  • Windy: 23 mph

• Sunday, October 24

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then mostly clear overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 46 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Monday, October 25

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 48 °F
  • Light wind

• Tuesday, October 26

  Mostly sunny then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 52 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.