Seize the day (even if it’s raining)

(PITTSFIELD, IL) Saturday is set to be rainy in Pittsfield, 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: 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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Pittsfield:

• Saturday, October 23

  Mostly cloudy during the day; while chance of showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 52 °F
  • Breezy: 7 to 10 mph

• Sunday, October 24

  Patchy fog during the day; while showers and thunderstorms overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 48 °F
  • Windy: 24 mph

• Monday, October 25

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms then mostly cloudy during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 54 °F, low 39 °F
  • Light wind

• Tuesday, October 26

  Sunny during the day; while chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 59 °F, low 46 °F
  • Light wind

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.