Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Sunday, March 15th
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Hastings woke up looking like the river-town version of a shaken snow globe. By 5:55 a.m., the nearby observation on the Hastings National Weather Service page showed light snow, 28°F, and visibility down to 1.5 miles, so this is very much a “maybe admire the bridge from indoors” kind of Sunday.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 31°F / 7°F.
Precip chance + timing window: 100% chance of snow today, with 4 to 8 inches possible during the day; the worst blowing snow is expected mainly between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tonight brings an 80% chance of snow, mainly before 3 a.m., with another 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wind + feels like: North wind 15 to 20 mph this morning, increasing to 25 to 30 mph this afternoon, with gusts up to 40 mph. Early wind chill was around 20°F.
Alerts / hazards:Blizzard Warning in effect until 7:00 a.m. Monday. The NWS also says some thunder is possible, which is weather’s way of adding extra drama to an already busy Sunday.
Morning starts snowy and low-visibility, and the late morning through early afternoon looks like the roughest stretch as heavy snow and blowing snow team up across town. Snow continues into tonight before easing mainly after 3 a.m., but the wind will still be around, so drifting and slick travel may hang on after the steadiest snow lets up.
What to wear / what to plan
Waterproof boots, warm coat, gloves, and a hat you actually trust.
Build in extra driving time, especially late morning through afternoon.
A smart Sunday plan is anything that can be enjoyed with coffee, chili, or a good window view of the Mississippi.
Weather Joke of the Day
Downtown Hastings today: part postcard, part snow-blower commercial.
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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1858 — Kanabec County was formed out of Pine County. Its name comes from an Ojibwe word tied to “snake,” a nod to the Snake River running through the county.
1820 — Maine entered the Union as the 23rd state. Its admission as a free state came through the Missouri Compromise, which paired Maine’s statehood with Missouri’s admission as a slave state.
1869 — The Cincinnati Red Stockings became baseball’s first professional team. Harry Wright was hired to organize, manage, and play for the club, helping push baseball from a local pastime toward the professional sport we know today.
How we know
National Weather Service — Hastings MN point forecast and current conditions. Accessed 6:19 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — This Day in Minnesota History. Accessed 6:19 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History - March 15. Accessed 6:19 a.m. CT.
HISTORY — What Happened on March 15. Accessed 6:19 a.m. CT.
Weather can change quickly in a storm like this, so please check official NWS alerts before heading out.
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