Thursday rain in Rolla meets its match: Ideas to make the most of it

(ROLLA, MO) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Rolla Thursday, 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: Why not treat a rainy day as a downpayment on fun when the sun does come back? Taking a few hours to research nearby hikes and attractions can mean you’re ready for liftoff the minute the cloud-cover clears.

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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Rolla:

• Thursday, October 7

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

  • High 73 °F, low 57 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

• Friday, October 8

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 84 °F, low 62 °F
  • Breezy: 9 mph

• Saturday, October 9

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 89 °F, low 66 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, October 10

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

  • High 89 °F, low 64 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.