A rainy Friday in Ironwood — 3 ways to take advantage of it

(IRONWOOD, MI) Friday is set to be rainy in Ironwood, according to the National Weather Service, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside. Check out these ideas for ways to make the most of it, along with your four-day forecast.

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 rain Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Ironwood:

• Friday, September 17

  Rain showers likely then partly sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 40 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Saturday, September 18

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 52 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Sunday, September 19

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 81 °F, low 62 °F
  • Windy: 30 mph

• Monday, September 20

  Mostly sunny then chance of rain showers during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 81 °F, low 51 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.