Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, February 6

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If you’re stepping out in Hastings this morning, it’s one of those “the Mississippi River says hello with a gust” kind of days. The good news: clouds should break and we’ll get some sunshine—just not a whole lot of warmth.

Today’s Weather in Hastings

At a glance

• High / Low: High 33°F (then falling), low 6°F tonight.

• Precip chance + timing: No snow or rain is mentioned in today’s forecast (chance not provided).

• Wind: North-northwest 10–15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph (it’ll feel sharper, especially later).

• Alerts/hazards: None displayed on the NWS point forecast page at the time of access (not provided beyond that).

Quick answer for today: Clearing later, temps falling through the afternoon, and gusty north-northwest wind—with no precipitation mentioned.

What it’ll feel like, plain English (morning → afternoon → evening)

This morning starts out cloudy, but the sky should gradually clear by mid-morning. As the day goes on, the wind stays active and the temperature drops, reaching around 22°F by about 5 PM—a classic Dakota County “sunny but not warm” switcheroo. Tonight looks mostly clear and very cold, bottoming out near 6°F.

What to wear / what to plan

• Add a wind-blocking outer layer (today is all about the gusts).

• Don’t skip the hat + gloves—late afternoon will bite.

• If you’re along the riverfront or Levee Park, plan for it to feel colder than the thermometer suggests.

• Give yourself a little grace for windy parking-lot doors downtown. 😉

Weather Joke of the Day

With gusts like this, the Hastings Bridge is basically giving free hair-styling consultations today.

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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule

• 1862 — Redwood County was established in Minnesota. It was named after the Redwood River, and the territory later helped form multiple neighboring counties.

• 1778 — France and the United States signed treaties in Paris that strengthened their alliance. The agreements recognized the U.S. and set up cooperation against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.

• 1967 — Duluth’s Accordionaires played a big hometown concert. The 24-player group had performed widely—including internationally—before celebrating back home.

How we know

• Publisher/site: National Weather Service

  • Page title: “Point Forecast: Hastings, MN (MapClick)”

  • Link:

  • Accessed: Feb 6, 2026, 4:44 AM CT (forecast page shows a “Last Update” time of 4:22 AM CST).

• Publisher/site: Library of Congress

  • Page title: “Today in History – February 6: The Franco-American Alliance”

  • Link:

  • Accessed: Feb 6, 2026, 4:44 AM CT

• Publisher/site: MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society)

  • Page title: “This Day in Minnesota History (February 06)”

  • Link:

  • Accessed: Feb 6, 2026, 4:44 AM CT

Weather can change quickly, and alerts can be issued at any time—check official sources for the latest statements and warnings.

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