Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Monday, February 16
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Sunshine and light winds in mid-February? That’s basically an invitation to take the scenic route through downtown Hastings—or at least to peek at the river by Levee Park before heading back inside.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
• High / Low: 52°F / 35°F
• Precip chance + timing window: 0% today (NWS “precipitation potential” stays at 0% through the day and evening)
• Wind: Light west wind early (about 2–6 mph), then turning light easterly by evening; early wind chills dip into the low 30s
• Alerts/hazards: (not provided)
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening):
This morning is cool, but the breeze settles down quickly. By afternoon, Hastings warms into the low 50s with plenty of sun—pretty nice for a February Monday. Tonight turns partly cloudy and cools back into the mid-30s.
What to wear / what to plan
• A light jacket for the morning, with an easy “one-layer” afternoon
• Sunglasses help on bright winter sun (and shiny snowbanks)
• If you’re out after sunset, bring a warmer layer—temps drop fast
Weather Joke of the Day
Sunny and 52° in Hastings—Levee Park might start taking spring ‘practice selfies.’
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
• 1864 — The Waseca County Horse Thief Detectives were organized in Wilton. Even after horse-thieving faded, the group kept meeting—and eventually turned its attention to tracing stolen cars.
• 1810 — Congregationalist missionary Rev. Cushing Eells was born in Massachusetts. He later founded Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, after the territorial legislature chartered Whitman Seminary in 1859.
• 1923 — British archaeologist Howard Carter unsealed the burial chamber of King Tutankhamun. It became one of the most famous moments in Egyptology—and it still fuels our “ancient treasures” curiosity today.
How we know
• National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN (Point Forecast)” — Accessed Feb 16, 2026 at 4:49 a.m. CT
• National Weather Service — “Tabular Forecast (digital) for Hastings MN” — Accessed Feb 16, 2026 at 4:49 a.m. CT
• MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “This Day in Minnesota History” — Accessed Feb 16, 2026 at 4:49 a.m. CT
• Library of Congress — “Today in History - February 16” — Accessed Feb 16, 2026 at 4:49 a.m. CT
• Encyclopaedia Britannica — “On This Day: February 16” — Accessed Feb 16, 2026 at 4:49 a.m. CT
Weather can change quickly—especially in Minnesota—so check official NWS alerts if conditions shift.
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