Seize the day (even if it’s raining)

(MELROSE, MN) A rainy grey blanket is set to settle over Melrose Thursday, 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: 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: 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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Melrose:

• Thursday, April 29

  Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny in the day; while Partly Cloudy during night

  • High 61 °F, low 35 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Friday, April 30

  Sunny in the day; while Partly Cloudy during night

  • High 61 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 10 mph

• Saturday, May 1

  Mostly Sunny in the day; while Mostly Cloudy during night

  • High 78 °F, low 52 °F
  • Breezy: 5 mph

• Sunday, May 2

  Chance Rain Showers in the day; while Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy during night

  • High 65 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 10 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.