A rainy Thursday in Portland — and 3 ideas for making the most of it

(PORTLAND, OR) Thursday is set to be rainy in Portland, according to the National Weather Service, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Check out these ideas for ways to make the most of it, along with 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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Portland:

• Thursday, October 14

  Occasional light rain during the day; while patchy fog overnight

  • High 58 °F, low 43 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 6 mph

• Friday, October 15

  Patchy fog then partly sunny during the day; while patchy fog overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 41 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Patchy fog then partly sunny during the day; while light rain overnight

  • High 67 °F, low 49 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, October 17

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

  • High 57 °F, low 45 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.