Take advantage of Tuesday sun in Portage

(PORTAGE, WI) Sun alert! Get out and take advantage of the sun today with one of these unique ideas, or use them as inspiration for your own planning with our four-day forecast, based on NWS data.

Have a picnic: With COVID-19 restrictions lingering around the country, this beloved pastime has taken on new relevance. Meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks and a blanket can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes.

Try a new hobby: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with a sunny Tuesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portage:

• Tuesday, October 19

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 72 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Wednesday, October 20

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

  • High 68 °F, low 47 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Thursday, October 21

  Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while partly cloudy then areas of frost overnight

  • High 53 °F, low 33 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Friday, October 22

  Areas of frost then mostly sunny during the day; while widespread frost overnight

  • High 52 °F, low 31 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.