Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Friday, March 6
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Friday is bringing classic early-March “Minnesota can’t quite pick a lane” energy to Hastings: a wet day, a cooler turn tonight, and the kind of forecast that makes the Mississippi look extra moody under the bridge. Around downtown, Levee Park, and the riverfront, it feels like a rain-jacket day with a backup plan in your back pocket.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 50s today, with lows dropping into the low 30s tonight.
Precip chance + timing window: Rain is likely through most of Friday and lingers into Friday night; the NWS text forecast puts Friday’s daytime precipitation chance at 100%.
Wind: Southeast 5–10 mph, shifting west later; west-northwest 5–15 mph Friday night.
Alerts / hazards: No named warning was listed in the forecast pages reviewed, but an area Hazardous Weather Outlook says thunderstorms are likely Friday across southern Minnesota, and the strongest storms could produce hail.
Morning through afternoon looks rainy and gray, with wet pavement and puddle-dodging likely around town. Temperatures should stay in the 50s for much of the day, so this is more of a splashy day than a snowy one. By evening and overnight, cooler air moves in, the wind turns, and late-night rain may start mixing with snow before Saturday.
What to wear / what to plan
Waterproof shoes are a smart call.
A hooded rain jacket will probably work better than a fussy umbrella.
If you’re out Friday night, bring a warmer layer for the cooldown.
Outdoor plans are possible, but an indoor backup is the veteran move.
Weather Joke of the Day
This is one of those Hastings days where your rain jacket and your “just in case” winter layer finally agree to work together.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1868 — Minnesota lawmakers passed Hanford L. Gordon’s bill to put Black suffrage on the general ballot later that year. In November 1868, voters approved removing “white” from a key voting clause in the state constitution, making this an important date in Minnesota voting-rights history.
1836 — The siege of the Alamo ended on March 6, when Mexican General Santa Anna’s forces retook the mission at San Antonio after thirteen days. The event became one of the defining stories of the Texas Revolution and broader U.S. memory.
2009 — NASA launched the Kepler space telescope on March 6 to search for planets around other stars. Kepler later helped show that exoplanets are common across the Milky Way, which is a pretty fun reminder that March 6 has range.
How we know
National Weather Service — Hastings MN Forecast (Text-Only). Accessed Mar. 6, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Hastings area. Accessed Mar. 6, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — African American Suffrage in Minnesota, 1868. Accessed Mar. 6, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History - March 6. Accessed Mar. 6, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT.
NASA Science — Kepler / K2. Accessed Mar. 6, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly, especially on spring-swing days like this one, so it’s always smart to check official National Weather Service updates and alerts before heading out.
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