Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Thursday, February 19

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If you’re stepping out toward downtown Hastings this morning, the sky is serving up a classic winter combo: clouds, a few flakes, and that “watch your step by the river” energy—especially around the bridge and Levee Park.

Today’s Weather in Hastings

At a glance

• High / Low: High near 35°F / Low around 24°F tonight

• Precip chance + timing window: ~30% chance of snow, mainly before 8am

• Wind + “feels like”: WNW ~5 mph today; NW 5–15 mph tonight. Early wind chill has been around 20°F on the nearby NWS observation.

• Alerts/hazards: Winter Weather Advisory until 8:00 AM CST (light snow + snow-covered roads possible; up to ~1" additional).

Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)

• Morning: A little light snow may linger into the early morning, and with temps in the 20s, slick spots are the main story—especially on side streets, sidewalks, and those “oops, it’s a bridge” surfaces.

• Afternoon: Cloudy skies hang around while temps climb into the mid-30s. Winds stay light, so it won’t be a blustery day—just a gray one.

• Evening: Mostly cloudy continues, sliding down to the mid-20s overnight with a northwest breeze picking up a bit.

What to wear / what to plan

• Warm layers + a hat/gloves (it’s not brutal, but it’s still February in Hastings)

• Boots with grip for early slick spots

• Give yourself a few extra minutes if you’re out during the morning commute window

Weather Joke of the Day

Today’s snow has ‘early-bird special’ energy: it might show up before 8am, then call it a day like it’s heading downtown for coffee.

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On This Date: A Little Time Capsule

• 1895 — A Minnesota newspaper begins. The Willmar Tribune started publishing as a weekly paper on February 19, 1895, beginning as a small four-page, seven-column publication before growing over time.

• 1986 — A big step in space history. On Feb. 19, 1986, the Soviet Union launched the first module of the Mir space station, kicking off a modular space lab that helped shape long-duration spaceflight know-how.

• 1917 — A literary voice is born. Novelist Carson McCullers was born on February 19, 1917; the Library of Congress notes her work explored the dilemmas of modern American life and became part of the Southern Gothic tradition.

How we know

• National Weather Service (NOAA)

  • Page: “National Weather Service — Point Forecast: Hastings MN (MapClick)”

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  • Accessed Feb 19, 2026 at 4:50am CT

• National Weather Service (NOAA)

  • Page: “Watches, Warnings & Advisories — Winter Weather Advisory (Hastings MN)”

  • Link:

  • Accessed Feb 19, 2026 at 4:50am CT

• Minnesota Historical Society

  • Page: “Willmar Tribune — Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub”

  • Link:

  • Accessed Feb 19, 2026 at 4:50am CT

• NASA

  • Page: “35 Years Ago: Launch of Mir Space Station’s First Module”

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  • Accessed Feb 19, 2026 at 4:50am CT

• Library of Congress

  • Page: “Today in History — February 19 (Carson McCullers)”

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  • Accessed Feb 19, 2026 at 4:50am CT

Weather can change quickly—for the latest official updates and alerts, keep an eye on NWS notices.

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