Sunday sun alert in Preston — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(PRESTON, MN) Sun alert! Get out and take advantage of the sun today with one of these unique ideas, or use them as inspiration for your own planning with our four-day forecast, based on NWS data.

Have a picnic: With COVID-19 restrictions lingering around the country, this beloved pastime has taken on new relevance. Meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks and a blanket can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes.

Try a new hobby: Why not mix it up? Whether it’s rollerblading, unicycling, or a Hacky Sack throwback, a sunny afternoon invites experimentation, and means that even whiffing here or there doesn’t feel quite so frustrating.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with a sunny Sunday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Preston:

• Sunday, October 17

  Areas of frost then sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 68 °F, low 41 °F
  • Breezy: 2 mph

• Monday, October 18

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 72 °F, low 47 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Tuesday, October 19

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 48 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 7 mph

• Wednesday, October 20

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

  • High 66 °F, low 41 °F
  • Breezy: 6 to 9 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.