Seize the day (even if it’s raining)

(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: 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: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

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

• Friday, October 15

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

  • High 64 °F, low 43 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, October 16

  Chance of rain showers during the day; while chance of rain showers then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 55 °F, low 40 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 60 °F, low 36 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 18

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 42 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.