Take advantage of a rainy Monday in Portage

(PORTAGE, WI) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Portage Monday, 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 Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portage:

• Monday, July 12

  Slight Chance of Rain Showers

  • High 77 °F, low 62 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Tuesday, July 13

  Patchy fog during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 83 °F, low 63 °F
  • Breezy: 0 mph

• Wednesday, July 14

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

  • High 87 °F, low 68 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Thursday, July 15

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 81 °F, low 65 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.