Seize the day (even if it’s cloudy)

(CORTLANDT MANOR, NY.) Friday is set to be cloudy in Cortlandt Manor, 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.

Sprints day: If you like exercise outdoors, a cloudy day can be the perfect opportunity to notch up the intensity. Without the sun beating down, joggers, cyclists and other fitness enthusiasts can push their limits in crisp cool air.

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: 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 clouds Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Cortlandt Manor:

• Friday, October 8

  Areas of fog then partly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 72 °F, low 55 °F
  • Breezy: 3 to 7 mph

• Saturday, October 9

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

  • High 64 °F, low 52 °F
  • Breezy: 8 mph

• Sunday, October 10

  Chance of Rain Showers

  • High 66 °F, low 58 °F
  • Light wind

• Monday, October 11

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

  • High 71 °F, low 57 °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.