Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, March 20th
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Friday in Hastings looks like one of those gentle late-March days that makes a downtown errand run, a quick river view, or a lap near Levee Park sound pretty reasonable. Expect a cool start, a partly sunny afternoon, and a light breeze that lets spring get at least one foot in the door.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 59°F / 41°F.
Precip chance + timing window: (not provided) for Friday daytime; the forecast text does not mention rain today.
Wind: North northwest around 5 mph today; tonight turns calm, then east northeast around 5 mph.
Alerts/hazards: (not provided).
Friday should stay partly sunny and fairly manageable, with Hastings topping out near 59. Morning starts cooler, the afternoon looks milder and easy to work with, and tonight trends mostly cloudy with temperatures slipping to around 41. The nice part: wind stays light, so this reads more like “grab a light jacket” than “battle the elements.”
What to wear / what to plan
Bring a light jacket or hoodie for the morning and after sunset.
Afternoon looks friendly for a walk, errands, or a little time outside.
Friday’s forecast text does not mention rain, so the umbrella can probably stay by the door.
Weather Joke of the Day
With a high near 59 and a light north-northwest breeze, even the Mississippi looks ready for a casual Friday.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1880 — A pedestrian bridge connecting Fort Snelling to St. Paul was completed. It is a small but memorable reminder that better ways to move around the region have been part of Minnesota life for a long time.
1999 — Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones became the first aviators to circumnavigate the globe nonstop by balloon as they passed over Mauritania; they landed the next day in Egypt. It was one of the standout endurance-and-navigation feats of the late 20th century.
1985 — Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the Iditarod, finishing after 18 days, 20 minutes, and 17 seconds despite blizzard conditions. Her win opened the door to a notable streak: the next three Iditarods were also won by women.
How we know
National Weather Service — Hastings MN forecast page. Accessed Mar. 20, 2026, 5:57 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — This Day in Minnesota History. Accessed Mar. 20, 2026, 5:57 a.m. CT.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — On This Day - What Happened Today In History: March 20. Accessed Mar. 20, 2026, 5:57 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History - March 20. Accessed Mar. 20, 2026, 5:57 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, so readers should check the National Weather Service for the latest official forecast and alerts before heading out.
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