Friday rain in Machias: Ideas to make the most of it

(MACHIAS, ME) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Machias Friday, 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: There’s nothing wrong with using a wet day for a break, either. Whether it’s a visit to a theater or just a session on the couch catching up on your favorite streaming shows, a rest day is a great idea, too.

Along with a rainy Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Machias:

• Friday, October 22

  Scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day; while mostly cloudy then patchy fog overnight

  • High 66 °F, low 48 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Saturday, October 23

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

  • High 57 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 2 to 6 mph

• Sunday, October 24

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 52 °F, low 34 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 8 mph

• Monday, October 25

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy then patchy fog overnight

  • High 55 °F, low 37 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.