A rainy Monday in Preston — 3 ways to take advantage of it

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

• Monday, October 11

  Rain Showers Likely

  • High 60 °F, low 53 °F
  • Breezy: 6 to 10 mph

• Tuesday, October 12

  Mostly cloudy during the day; while mostly cloudy then slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 51 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 5 mph

• Wednesday, October 13

  Showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 45 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Thursday, October 14

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 8 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.