Sunday rain in Oakridge: Ideas to make the most of it

(OAKRIDGE, OR) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Oakridge Sunday, 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: 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 Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Oakridge:

• Sunday, October 17

  Mostly cloudy then light rain during the day; while light rain then rain showers overnight

  • High 62 °F, low 39 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Monday, October 18

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

  • High 56 °F, low 35 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Tuesday, October 19

  Partly sunny during the day; while light rain overnight

  • High 66 °F, low 44 °F
  • Light wind

• Wednesday, October 20

  Light rain during the day; while chance of light rain overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 44 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.