Take advantage of a rainy Thursday in Craig

(CRAIG, AK) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Craig 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: 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: 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 Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Craig:

• Thursday, July 22

  Light Rain

  • High 60 °F, low 53 °F
  • 10 to 20 mph wind

• Friday, July 23

  Light rain during the day; while light rain likely overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 54 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Saturday, July 24

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

  • High 59 °F, low 52 °F
  • Light wind

• Sunday, July 25

  Chance of rain showers during the day; while rain showers likely overnight

  • High 60 °F, low 52 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.