Saturday's off to a cloudy start, with gray skies and a patchy drizzle expected to last until 11 a.m.

Those with plans for the Waterfront Blues Festival and other outdoor festivities have no reason to fear for the long weekend. Forecasters expect the clouds to clear this afternoon and the temperatures to warm up to 73.

Count on blue skies with some scattered clouds now through the Fourth of July. Highs are expected to climb into the high 70s, tipping into the low 80s on Independence day.

Need to fill the holiday before and after the fireworks? Check out our suggestions for eight things to do in Portland this week.