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

(NEWPORT, VT) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Newport 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: 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 Monday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Newport:

• Monday, October 25

  Light rain during the day; while chance of light rain overnight

  • High 42 °F, low 42 °F
  • Breezy: 7 mph

• Tuesday, October 26

  Chance of light rain during the day; while chance of light rain then chance of rain showers overnight

  • High 50 °F, low 40 °F
  • Breezy: 7 to 10 mph

• Wednesday, October 27

  Slight chance of rain showers during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 56 °F, low 36 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 8 mph

• Thursday, October 28

  Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight

  • High 54 °F, low 34 °F
  • Breezy: 3 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.