A rainy Wednesday in Tracy — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(TRACY, MN) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Tracy Wednesday, 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: Not feeling the need to go all-out? A movie or other indoor entertainment can be a great down-day activity, letting you relax and be ready to seize the day when the clouds finally decide to part.

Along with rain Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Tracy:

• Wednesday, May 19

  Patchy fog then slight chance showers and thunderstorms in the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely then chance showers and thunderstorms during night

  • High 73 °F, low 62 °F
  • 10 to 15 mph wind

• Thursday, May 20

  Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 77 °F, low 64 °F
  • Windy: 30 mph

• Friday, May 21

  Slight chance showers and thunderstorms then mostly sunny in the day; while partly cloudy during night

  • High 82 °F, low 67 °F
  • Light wind

• Saturday, May 22

  Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms in the day; while chance showers and thunderstorms during night

  • High 84 °F, low 63 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.