Cloudy forecast today — make the most of it with these activities

(WONDER LAKE, IL.) A cloudy grey blanket is set to settle over Wonder Lake Friday, 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.

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 Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Wonder Lake:

• Friday, October 8

  Areas of fog during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 71 °F, low 58 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Saturday, October 9

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 79 °F, low 65 °F
  • Windy: 20 mph

• Sunday, October 10

  Partly sunny during the day; while slight chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 82 °F, low 64 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 11

  Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

  • High 77 °F, low 58 °F
  • Light wind

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