Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Saturday, February 7
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If you stepped outside near the Mississippi before sunrise, you probably felt that 13°F “hello there” right away. Today looks like classic Hastings winter: chilly, calm-ish, and steadily clouding up over downtown.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 26°F / 25°F
Precip chance + timing window: (not provided) — the NWS text forecast for today/tonight does not mention snow or rain.
Wind: Light ESE early, becoming SSE 5–10 mph this morning. (Feels-like/wind chill: (not provided))
Alerts/hazards: (not provided) — no watch/warning/advisory text appears on the NWS point forecast page at the time we checked.
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
This morning, expect clouds to increase as temperatures stay in the 20s, with a light breeze gradually turning more from the south-southeast.
This afternoon tops out around 26°F, with a mostly “winter gray” sky and no precipitation mentioned in the forecast text.
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with temperatures holding around 25°F, so it’s one of those evenings where the thermostat doesn’t feel like doing much work.
What to wear / what to plan
Warm coat + hat + gloves (mid-20s will still steal your fingers fast)
A scarf or neck gaiter if you’re out early with that breeze shifting around
Plan outdoor errands earlier if you prefer a little more daylight for “winter driving vibes”
Weather Joke of the Day
At 26° with clouds moving in, Levee Park is basically a free outdoor fridge—just with better river views.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1851 — Minnesota’s territorial legislature voted to make St. Paul the capital and to build a prison in Stillwater—two decisions that still echo across the metro/river corridor today.
1984 — Astronaut Bruce McCandless II made history during a space shuttle mission by testing the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)—a jetpack-like device that let him move untethered in space. (Yes, the iconic “floating astronaut” moment.)
1867 — Author Laura Ingalls Wilder was born (best known for the Little House books). The Library of Congress notes she began writing down her frontier memories later in life, helping turn everyday pioneer experiences into stories generations still read.
How we know
National Weather Service — “Hastings MN Point Forecast (44.74°N, 92.86°W)” — Link: — Accessed Feb 7, 2026, 4:43 a.m. CT (Forecast “Last Update” shows 4:31 a.m. CST; current conditions show 4:35 a.m. CST.)
MNopedia (Minnesota Historical Society) — “This Day in Minnesota History (February 07)” — Link: — Accessed Feb 7, 2026, 4:43 a.m. CT
Library of Congress — “Today in History – February 7: Laura Ingalls Wilder” — Link: — Accessed Feb 7, 2026, 4:43 a.m. CT
NASA — “Astronaut Bruce McCandless Performs the First Untethered Spacewalk” — Link: — Accessed Feb 7, 2026, 4:43 a.m. CT
Weather can change quickly—especially timing and alerts—so always double-check the latest official updates before heading out.
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