Jump on Portland’s rainy forecast today

(PORTLAND, OR) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Portland Wednesday, 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: Whether it’s researching nearby hikes, scouring forums for information about great swimming holes, or making a list of places to try a hobby like stand-up paddle-boarding, setting aside a rainy day for planning can help you make the most of the next sunbreak.

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 a rainy Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portland:

• Wednesday, October 6

  Rain showers likely during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 58 °F, low 44 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Thursday, October 7

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 60 °F, low 43 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 7 mph

• Friday, October 8

  Partly sunny then slight chance of light rain during the day; while slight chance of light rain then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 60 °F, low 49 °F
  • Light wind

• Saturday, October 9

  Chance of light rain during the day; while light rain overnight

  • High 58 °F, low 52 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.