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

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

• Sunday, September 19

  Rain showers during the day; while chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 66 °F, low 52 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 8 mph

• Monday, September 20

  Mostly sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 53 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Tuesday, September 21

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 55 °F
  • Light wind

• Wednesday, September 22

  Partly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 54 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.