Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, February 27
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If you stepped outside early and thought, “Is the river trying to sneak into downtown as fog?” you weren’t imagining it. The day shifts gears into sunshine — but the wind will make sure you know it’s still February in Hastings.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 48°F / 15°F.
Precip chance + timing window: 20% chance of snow after 5am (late tonight into early Saturday); daytime chance (not provided).
Wind: Southeast 5–10 mph turning west-northwest 15–20 mph in the morning, with gusts up to 30 mph. Tonight: north-northwest 10–15 mph, gusts up to 25 mph. (Breezy = it may feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.)
Alerts/hazards: (not provided).
Forecast, plain English (morning → afternoon → evening):
This morning starts mostly sunny, and the wind ramps up as it swings around to the west-northwest. By afternoon, we top out near 48°F — a real “late-winter thaw” feel — but it’ll be a breezy one, especially in open areas like the riverfront and the bridge approaches. This evening stays mostly clear at first, then clouds increase overnight, with a small chance of snow after 5am as Saturday starts.
What to wear / what to plan
A wind-blocking layer (today’s the day your jacket earns its keep).
Sunglasses if you’ll be out near the water or driving east/west.
If you’re out very early Saturday, leave a little extra time in case a light snow shower pops up.
Weather Joke of the Day
With gusts up to 30 mph, Levee Park is basically offering free “wind-blown hairstyle” upgrades today.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1843 — Future Twin Cities streetcar leader Thomas Lowry is born. He later helped shape how people got around Minneapolis during its big growth years — proof that transportation history can be surprisingly spicy (and occasionally involves real estate).
1951 — The 22nd Amendment is ratified. This amendment set formal presidential term limits in the U.S., turning a long-standing tradition into constitutional text.
1807 — Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is born. The Library of Congress highlights his lasting popularity — and it’s a fun reminder that some of America’s most-quoted lines started as “new” writing once upon a time.
How we know
National Weather Service (NOAA) — “National Weather Service — Hastings MN Point Forecast (MapClick)” — Link: forecast page. Accessed Feb 27, 2026 at 4:42 a.m. CT.
Note: NWS shows current conditions last updated 4:15 a.m. CST and forecast “About this forecast” last updated 3:17 a.m. CST.
MNopedia / Minnesota Historical Society — “Lowry, Thomas (1843–1909)” — Link: MNopedia entry. Accessed Feb 27, 2026 at 4:42 a.m. CT.
National Archives — “The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified February 27, 1951” — Link: National Archives exhibit page. Accessed Feb 27, 2026 at 4:42 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — “Today in History – February 27” — Link: Today in History page. Accessed Feb 27, 2026 at 4:42 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly — especially with wind shifts — so always check the latest official NWS updates and any posted alerts before heading out.
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