Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, January 17
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It’s a “bundle up and keep moving” kind of Saturday in Hastings—perfect for a quick Mississippi River peek, then a warm-up lap through downtown (bonus points if you can feel your toes).
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 13°F / 1°F
Precip chance + timing: 30% chance of snow, mainly before 8am (then mostly cloudy).
Wind + “feels like”: Northwest around 15 mph. Early this morning, the nearby observation listed 11°F with a wind chill around -4°F (so, yep—face-covering weather).
Alerts/hazards: Hazardous Weather Outlook is linked on the NWS point forecast page; no other alert text was shown there at the time we checked.
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
Morning: A small window for light snow before 8am, so if you’re driving, give yourself a little extra space and time.
Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, staying very cold, with that steady northwest breeze keeping things brisk.
Evening/tonight: Mostly cloudy again, dropping to around 1°F. There’s a slight chance of snow after 5am (that’s early Sunday).
What to wear / what to plan
Wind-blocking outer layer (today’s breeze means business).
Hat + gloves + warm boots—this is not the day for “I’ll be outside for just a minute.”
If you’re out early, watch for a quick slick spot if a little snow sneaks through before 8am.
Weather Joke of the Day
The Mississippi River breeze is clocking in from the northwest today—so if Levee Park “steals your breath,” it’s just being meteorologically accurate.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1934 — In the Twin Cities “gangster era,” the Barker–Karpis gang kidnapped St. Paul banker Edward Bremer and later released him in exchange for a ransom—an event that drew major attention to organized crime in the region. (MNopedia)
1706 — Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston—later becoming a printer, scientist, and statesman whose practical inventions and civic projects shaped early American life. (Library of Congress)
1929 — Popeye debuted in Elzie Segar’s syndicated newspaper strip Thimble Theatre—and his popularity took off fast, turning him into a lasting pop-culture icon. (Library of Congress)
How we know
National Weather Service — “Hastings MN Point Forecast” — Link:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577— Accessed Jan 17, 2026 at 5:18am CTMNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “Gangster Era in St. Paul, 1900–1936” — Link:
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/event/gangster-era-st-paul-1900-1936— Accessed Jan 17, 2026 at 5:18am CTLibrary of Congress — “Today in History – January 17” — Link:
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-17/— Accessed Jan 17, 2026 at 5:18am CTLibrary of Congress — “Thimble Theatre Starring Popeye (Geppi Gems)” — Link:
https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/geppi-gems/about-this-exhibition/early-newspapers/thumble-theatre-starring-popeye/— Accessed Jan 17, 2026 at 5:18am CT
Weather can change quickly—especially with snow chances—so always check the latest official NWS alerts before heading out.
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