Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, February 20
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Cloudy Fridays in Hastings have a special talent: they make the Mississippi look extra steel-blue, the bridge look extra bold, and Levee Park feel like it was designed specifically for a brisk “clear-my-head” lap.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 28°F / 19°F.
Precip chance + timing window: (not provided) (no precipitation mentioned for Friday/Friday night in the forecast text shown).
Wind (speed + direction) + “feels like” note: Northwest 10–15 mph — the breeze may make it feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
Any alerts/hazards: (not provided) (the page shows a Winter Weather Advisory that ended Feb 19 at 8:00 a.m. CST; none is listed for today in the Hastings forecast section).
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
Expect a mostly cloudy day from start to finish, with temperatures hovering in the 20s.
By afternoon, we top out near 28°F, and that northwest wind keeps it feeling like proper February even if the calendar tries to negotiate.
Tonight stays mostly cloudy, dipping to around 19°F—still breezy enough that you’ll be happy you brought the “real coat,” not the “just running to the car” coat.
What to wear / what to plan
Wind-proof outer layer (your future self will say thank you)
Gloves + hat if you’ll be near the river or on the bridge overlook
Quick daylight errand run: the temps don’t move much, so pick the time that fits your schedule
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s forecast: 28°F and breezy… which is Minnesota for “zip your coat like you mean it.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1851 — Congress set aside 48,080 acres to support a state university, and the University of Minnesota was incorporated six days later. (Source: MNopedia — “This Day in Minnesota History”)
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/thisday1962 — Astronaut John H. Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth, circling the planet three times aboard Friendship 7 (Mercury-Atlas 6). (Source: NASA History)
https://www.nasa.gov/history/60-years-ago-john-glenn-the-first-american-to-orbit-the-earth-aboard-friendship-7/1905 — Celebrated American comic actor Joseph Jefferson died in 1905, remembered especially for his stage portrayal of Rip Van Winkle. (Source: Library of Congress — Today in History, Feb 20)
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-20/
How we know
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN (Point Forecast)” —
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577— Accessed 4:52 a.m. CT (America/Chicago), Feb 20, 2026.MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “This Day in Minnesota History” —
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/thisday— Accessed 4:52 a.m. CT, Feb 20, 2026.NASA — “60 Years Ago: John Glenn, the First American to Orbit the Earth aboard Friendship 7” —
https://www.nasa.gov/history/60-years-ago-john-glenn-the-first-american-to-orbit-the-earth-aboard-friendship-7/— Accessed 4:52 a.m. CT, Feb 20, 2026.Library of Congress — “Today in History – February 20: All the World’s a Stage” —
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-20/— Accessed 4:52 a.m. CT, Feb 20, 2026.
Weather can change quickly—especially with wind and passing bands of cloud—so keep an eye on official updates and alerts if you’re heading out.
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