Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, January 21
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Snowy sidewalks, a blustery Mississippi River breeze, and that “did I remember my gloves?” moment—today is peak Hastings winter (the wholesome kind, not the “why do I live here?” kind).
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 23°F / 5°F
Precip chance + timing window: 80% chance of snow, mainly before ~5 PM (around 1 inch possible)
Wind: West-southwest 5–10 mph, increasing to 15–20 mph this afternoon (gusts up to 30 mph) — expect an extra “wind-bite” feel (exact wind chill for today: (not provided))
Alerts/hazards: Patchy blowing snow after 5 PM. Extreme Cold Watch: Thu 9 PM → Sat 12 PM
NWS forecast last updated: 4:51 AM CST.
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
Snow is the main event through the day, with the steadiest action before late afternoon. As the afternoon rolls on, the wind cranks up and can push snow around—especially after 5 PM when patchy blowing snow is possible. Tonight turns partly cloudy, but it stays blustery and very cold.
What to wear / what to plan
Warm coat + hat + gloves (today is not a “pockets-only” experiment)
Add a little buffer time if you’re driving across town or walking downtown
If you’re out near Levee Park or along the river, brace for gusty wind
Bring a brush/scraper if your car will be parked outside during the snow
Weather Joke of the Day
Snow before 5 and blowing snow after 5—Hastings is basically putting on a two‑act winter show at Levee Park.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1844 — Jacob V. Brower was born. After moving to Minnesota, he helped survey the Mississippi River’s headwaters and played an instrumental role in preserving Itasca State Park—pretty fitting for a river town like Hastings. (Source:
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/thisday)1824 — Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson was born in what’s now West Virginia; he later became a Confederate general during the U.S. Civil War. (Source:
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/january-21/)1976 — The Concorde began regular commercial service, ushering in a new era of supersonic passenger travel. (Source:
https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-21)
How we know
National Weather Service (NOAA)
Page title: Extended Forecast for Hastings MN
Link:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577Accessed Jan 21, 2026, 5:34 AM CST
Minnesota Historical Society (MNopedia)
Page title: This Day in Minnesota History
Accessed Jan 21, 2026, 5:34 AM CST
Library of Congress
Page title: Today in History - January 21
Accessed Jan 21, 2026, 5:34 AM CST
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Page title: On This Day - January 21
Accessed Jan 21, 2026, 5:34 AM CST
Weather can change quickly—check the latest official alerts before heading out, especially with the Extreme Cold Watch later this week.
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