Friday rain in Preston: Ideas to make the most of it

(PRESTON, MN) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Preston Friday, 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: 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: 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 Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Preston:

• Friday, October 1

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

  • High 81 °F, low 63 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Saturday, October 2

  Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 57 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Sunday, October 3

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while chance of rain showers then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 69 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 7 mph

• Monday, October 4

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 67 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.