Minnesota weather: Finally drying out for a cloudy and cool Thursday

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After several days of rain, Minnesota is finally drying out, though clouds and chilly temperatures will stick around on Thursday.

Thursday's forecast in Minnesota 

The forecast:

The multi-day rain event is finally coming to an end Thursday after bringing 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain to the Twin Cities metro, with 3 to 4 inches or more across northeastern Minnesota. 

Thursday morning will start with misty conditions before gradually clearing for a cloudy, dry and cool afternoon. Temperatures hold steady in the 40s across Minnesota, accompanied by northerly winds at 10 to 15 mph. 

Thursday night stays quiet and chilly as clouds attempt to clear. Overnight lows fall into the 30s in central and southern Minnesota, with cooler 20s to the north.

Extended Minnesota weather forecast 

What's next:

Expect partly cloudy skies and fairly seasonable temperatures in the low to mid-40s on Friday. 

The weekend looks pleasant, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 50s. Temperatures climb into the low 60s Monday before settling back into the above-average 50s by midweek.

Here's a look at the seven-day forecast:

The Source: This forecast uses information from FOX 9 meteorologists.