3 ideas for jumping on Thursday’s cloudy forecast in Phoenix

(PHOENIX, AZ.) A cloudy day can feel like the perfect excuse to stay inside, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, a cloudy Thursday is perfect for some activities — check out these ideas as well as your four-day forecast.

Sprints day: Beginners and veteran enthusiasts alike know the frustration of wanting to go all-out with a new exercise or technique, but being thwarted by a broiler summer day. A cloudy day can be a perfect opportunity to take things up a notch without overheating.

Yard work: Who likes baking under the sun while they rake leaves or mow the lawn? Keep it cool by stacking heavy yard work tasks on overcast days.

Catch a movie: There’s nothing wrong with using a grey day for a break, either. Whether it’s a movie, a visit to an arcade, or even a day catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with clouds Thursday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Phoenix:

• Thursday, October 7

  Partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 92 °F, low 70 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Friday, October 8

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 90 °F, low 67 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, October 9

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 85 °F, low 61 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 10 mph

• Sunday, October 10

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 84 °F, low 62 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

Don’t forget you can get the latest weather updates with the NewsBreak app. This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.