Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, February 21
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If you’re stepping outside in Hastings today, expect that classic “Minnesota crisp” that makes the Mississippi look extra dramatic and your coffee feel like a smart investment.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
Looking for the quick Hastings, Minnesota forecast? Here you go.
At a glance
High / Low: 23°F / 10°F (tonight).
Precip chance + timing: (not provided) — flurries possible after about 11am, with another chance after about 9pm.
Wind: Northwest 10–15 mph; early this morning the “feels like” wind chill was 4°F (as of 4:55am CST).
Alerts/hazards: None shown on the NWS Hastings point forecast page at the time of the last update.
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
Cold and partly sunny is the main theme. Late morning into the afternoon, a few flurries could drift through (think “snow confetti,” not shoveling). This evening turns mostly cloudy, and the flurry chance returns later tonight.
What to wear / what to plan
Winter coat, hat, and gloves (the wind will remind you if you skip them)
Toss an extra layer in the car if you’ll be out around dusk
Watch for slick patches on sidewalks and parking lots, especially near the river and shaded spots downtown
If you’re doing errands, plan a quick warm-up stop—Downtown Hastings has plenty of cozy corners
Weather Joke of the Day
The Mississippi River is looking majestic, and the northwest wind is auditioning for “Most Dramatic Supporting Actor.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1921 — A St. Paul experiment helped launch the idea of school safety patrols: students at Cathedral School assisted kids crossing at Summit Avenue and Third Street (now Kellogg Boulevard).
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/thing/origins-school-safety-patrol-19211972 — U.S. President Richard Nixon arrived in China for an eight-day official visit—an important moment in U.S.–China relations during the Cold War era.
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-21/1933 — Music legend Nina Simone was born. She went on to become an influential singer and pianist whose work spanned jazz, blues, and more.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nina-Simone
How we know
National Weather Service — “Hastings MN Point Forecast (44.74°N, 92.86°W)” —
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577— Accessed Feb 21, 2026, 5:17am CT (page lists forecast last updated 4:17am CST; current conditions updated 4:55am CST).Library of Congress — “Today in History - February 21” —
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-21/— Accessed Feb 21, 2026, 5:17am CT.Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — “Origins of the School Safety Patrol, 1921” —
https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/search/index/thing/origins-school-safety-patrol-1921— Accessed Feb 21, 2026, 5:17am CT.Encyclopaedia Britannica — “Nina Simone” —
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nina-Simone— Accessed Feb 21, 2026, 5:17am CT.
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