(MARION, IL) Rain is set to put a damper on outdoor activities in Marion Saturday, 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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Marion:
Saturday, July 31
Showers and thunderstorms likely during the day; while showers and thunderstorms overnight
- High 82 °F, low 66 °F
- Breezy: 2 to 6 mph
Sunday, August 1
Showers and thunderstorms likely then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while mostly clear overnight
- High 83 °F, low 61 °F
- Breezy: 2 to 6 mph
Monday, August 2
Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight
- High 79 °F, low 58 °F
- Breezy: 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday, August 3
Sunny during the day; while mostly clear overnight
- High 79 °F, low 58 °F
- Breezy: 2 to 6 mph
This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.