Wednesday rain in Onalaska meets its match: Ideas to make the most of it

(ONALASKA, WA) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Onalaska Wednesday, 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: 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 Wednesday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Onalaska:

• Wednesday, October 20

  Light rain during the day; while slight chance of light rain then mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 57 °F, low 48 °F
  • Windy: 21 mph

• Thursday, October 21

  Rain

  • High 65 °F, low 46 °F
  • 6 to 12 mph wind

• Friday, October 22

  Light rain then showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely then light rain overnight

  • High 56 °F, low 44 °F
  • Light wind

• Saturday, October 23

  Light Rain

  • High 53 °F, low 40 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.