Rainy forecast for Altoona? Jump on it!

(ALTOONA, AL) Saturday is set to be rainy in Altoona, 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: 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: A rainy day can be a perfect opportunity for getting household tasks out of the way - including tracking your finances. In just an hour or two you could knock out a money to-do like tracking your monthly spending so far or making sure you have the best plan for retirement savings or student loan repayment.

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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Altoona:

• Saturday, October 16

  Patchy drizzle then mostly sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 64 °F, low 40 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Sunday, October 17

  Sunny during the day; while clear overnight

  • High 65 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Monday, October 18

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 69 °F, low 44 °F
  • Light wind

• Tuesday, October 19

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 72 °F, low 48 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.