Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, January 19
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If you’re stepping outside near the river this morning, Hastings is serving up that classic “your eyelashes might freeze” kind of day—beautiful, bright, and seriously cold.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 3°F today / -4°F tonight
Precip chance + timing: (not provided)
Wind (and “feels like”): West 10–15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph; wind chill values down to -29°F
Alerts/hazards: Cold Weather Advisory until 12:00 PM CST
What it means in plain English (morning → afternoon → evening):
This morning starts off brutally cold, and even with sunshine, the air will still bite—especially anywhere exposed (hello, bridge and open stretches by Levee Park). During the afternoon, it stays partly sunny but remains stuck in the single digits for highs, with that west wind keeping it feeling much colder than it looks. By evening, skies trend clearer and winds ease, but temps slide quickly back below zero.
Quick local note: The nearest reported observation on the NWS page showed -6°F around 5:55 AM CST, with a -26°F wind chill—so yes, your car will have feelings about this.
What to wear / what to plan (quick list)
Cover skin: hat + gloves/mittens + scarf/face covering (wind chill isn’t messing around).
If you’ll be outdoors (dog walk, ice fishing, waiting for pickup): add a warm base layer.
Keep a little emergency warmth in the car (blanket, extra gloves) if you’re commuting.
Weather Joke of the Day
Down at Levee Park today, the wind chill is basically yelling ‘NOPE!’ across the Mississippi.
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1883 — Minnesota’s second State Capitol got a budget boost. During the 1883 session, lawmakers approved another $75,000 to help finish the (still-unfinished) second State Capitol building in St. Paul.
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/structure/minnesotas-second-state-capitol2026 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed today. The U.S. federal holiday “Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.” is observed on the third Monday in January; in 2026, that falls on Monday, January 19.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/1809 — Edgar Allan Poe was born. The writer who helped shape modern mystery and horror fiction (and gave us classics like “The Raven”) was born on January 19, 1809.
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/jan19.html
How we know
National Weather Service — “National Weather Service (Hastings MN Point Forecast)” —
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577— Accessed Jan 19, 2026, 6:10 AM CTMNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “Minnesota’s Second State Capitol” —
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/structure/minnesotas-second-state-capitol— Accessed Jan 19, 2026, 6:10 AM CTAP News — “Today in History: January 19, Howard Hughes sets coast-to-coast flight record” —
https://apnews.com/today-in-history/january-19— Accessed Jan 19, 2026, 6:10 AM CTLibrary of Congress — “Today in History – January 19” —
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/jan19.html— Accessed Jan 19, 2026, 6:10 AM CT
Weather can change quickly—especially with extreme cold—so keep an eye on official NWS alerts for any updates.
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