Rainy forecast for West. Branch? Jump on it!

(WEST. BRANCH, MI) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over West. Branch Friday, but that doesn’t have to put a damper on getting things done. Make the most of it with one of these ideas — or use them as inspiration to come up with your own plan to beat the grey.

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: 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 a rainy Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for West. Branch:

• Friday, October 22

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then isolated rain showers overnight

  • High 49 °F, low 34 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, October 23

  Slight chance of rain showers during the day; while slight chance of rain showers then mostly clear overnight

  • High 51 °F, low 30 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Sunday, October 24

  Partly sunny during the day; while chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 52 °F, low 36 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 25

  Rain Showers Likely

  • High 49 °F, low 37 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.