Monday rain in Rawlins meets its match: Ideas to make the most of it

(RAWLINS, WY) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Rawlins Monday, but it doesn’t have to stop you from getting things done. In fact, a grey, drippy day can be the perfect time for some activities — check out these ideas as well as 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 Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Rawlins:

• Monday, October 18

  Mostly sunny during the day; while light rain then rain and snow overnight

  • High 57 °F, low 31 °F
  • 10 to 15 mph wind

• Tuesday, October 19

  Light snow during the day; while chance of rain and snow then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 37 °F, low 27 °F
  • 5 to 15 mph wind

• Wednesday, October 20

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 47 °F, low 31 °F
  • Light wind

• Thursday, October 21

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 52 °F, low 31 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.