Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, January 24

That bright winter sun over the Mississippi River is doing its best today—but Hastings is still serving “deep-freeze with a side of sparkle.” If you’re headed downtown, crossing the bridge, or doing a quick loop by Levee Park, bundle up like you mean it.

Today’s Weather in Hastings

At a glance

• High / Low: -2°F / -13°F

• Precip chance + timing: (not provided) — today’s NWS text forecast doesn’t mention snow or rain

• Wind: Southwest ~5 mph, becoming calm; wind chill may dip to around -15°F

• Alerts/hazards: (not provided)

Forecast vibe check: The NWS point forecast for Hastings was last updated 11:52 AM CST (Jan 24, 2026).

Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
This morning started out clear and seriously cold (the kind of cold that makes you walk faster without realizing it). This afternoon stays sunny and cold, topping out near -2°F, with light wind that calms down later. Tonight turns partly cloudy and drops to around -13°F, so anything outside that isn’t plugged in might have opinions.

What to wear / what to plan

• Go full winter: insulated coat, warm boots, hat, and real mittens (the “cute gloves” can sit this one out)

• Add a face/neck layer if you’ll be outside more than a few minutes (wind chill matters today)

• Driving errands? Keep the scraper close and give your car a little extra warm-up kindness

Weather Joke of the Day

If you see someone smiling at Levee Park today, it’s either the sunshine… or they just found a hand warmer in their pocket.

AI image by HastingsNow.com

On This Date: A Little Time Capsule

• 2005 — Minnesota Public Radio’s local music station “The Current” hit the airwaves for the first time at 9:01 a.m. (and the first song played was Atmosphere’s “Say Shh”). If you’ve ever found a new favorite band on your commute, today’s your origin story.

• 1848 — James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill near Coloma, California. The find helped kick off the California Gold Rush, drawing huge waves of people west in the years that followed.

• 1984 — Apple launched the Macintosh, helping make computers more “point-and-click” for everyday people. It’s a reminder that big changes sometimes start with one simple goal: make the hard stuff easier to use.

How we know

• National Weather Service (Twin Cities/Chanhassen, MN) — “Point Forecast: Hastings MN” — https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577 — Accessed Jan 24, 2026, 12:17 PM CT

• MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “This Day in Minnesota History (January 24)” — https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/thisday — Accessed Jan 24, 2026, 12:17 PM CT

• Library of Congress — “Today in History - January 24” — https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-24/ — Accessed Jan 24, 2026, 12:17 PM CT

• Computer History Museum — “A Computer for the Rest of Us” — https://computerhistory.org/blog/a-computer-for-the-rest-of-us/ — Accessed Jan 24, 2026, 12:17 PM CT

Weather can change quickly—especially in Minnesota—so please double-check official alerts before heading out.

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