Seize the day (even if it’s raining)

(HOULTON, ME) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Houlton Monday, 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 Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Houlton:

• Monday, August 30

  Patchy fog then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while scattered rain showers then partly cloudy overnight

  • High 75 °F, low 61 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Tuesday, August 31

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 80 °F, low 53 °F
  • Breezy: 1 to 7 mph

• Wednesday, September 1

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy then slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 52 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Thursday, September 2

  Chance of Rain Showers

  • High 68 °F, low 53 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.