By Chris Shaffer, WCCO-TV

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The clouds will be with us until Sunday — the rain almost as long. The good news, however, is the lack of severe weather in our future.

Friday will be a cloudy day with fits of sprinkles, but not a complete washout. It will be a cool day with highs in the 50s and a noticeable breeze from the north.

We have a better chance of rain on Saturday. Expect a cool, damp fishing opener with a persistent breeze from the north. The showers will linger into Sunday and then it all clears out.

Next week will be beautiful with highs climbing up to the 70s.