Snowy day in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County): expect snow mainly before 5 PM (about 1 inch possible) with an 80% chance of precipitation, a high near 23°F and low around 5°F, plus west-southwest winds increasing to 15–20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph—watch for patchy blowing snow after 5 PM. Also inside: a quick “On This Date” time capsule with three sourced moments (including a Minnesota river-and-history connection), perfect for a cozy winter read by the Mississippi River.