Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, February 10
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Mostly cloudy skies and a little northwest breeze? That’s classic “grab a warm drink and take the scenic route past the river” weather in Hastings—especially if your errands happen to pass downtown or Levee Park.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance (from the National Weather Service):
High / Low: 34°F / 20°F
Precip chance + timing window: (not provided) (no rain/snow mentioned for today)
Wind: Northwest 10–15 mph (gusts up to 16 mph noted early) + an early wind chill around 30°F
Alerts/hazards: None shown on the NWS Hastings point-forecast page at the time we checked
What that looks like today (plain English):
Early this morning, Hastings is starting out overcast and in the mid-30s, with a noticeable northwest breeze.
As the day goes on, expect mostly cloudy skies and temperatures hovering near the low-to-mid 30s. By evening, clouds should loosen up a bit, and tonight trends partly cloudy with temps dropping to around 20°F.
What to wear / what to plan:
Go with layers + a wind-friendly outer layer (the breeze is doing the most today).
Gloves or pockets you trust if you’ll be out near the river.
Great day for outdoor walks in short bursts (then reward yourself with something warm).
Weather Joke of the Day
High near 34, breezy from the northwest… aka ‘winter’s polite way of reminding Hastings it still owns the calendar.’
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1922 — A Minnesota newspaper name change with small-town energy. On Feb. 10, 1922, the Winona County Union-Free Press changed its name to the Inter-County Press—a reminder that community news (and rebrands!) have long been part of life in Minnesota towns.
1967 — A U.S. Constitution update becomes official. The 25th Amendment (covering presidential succession and what happens if a president can’t serve) was ratified on February 10, 1967.
1927 — A birthday for an American music legend. Leontyne Price, who became one of the world’s most celebrated opera sopranos, was born on February 10, 1927.
How we know
Sources used (weather + history):
National Weather Service (NOAA) — Hastings, MN Point Forecast (MapClick) —
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577— Accessed Feb 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM CTMinnesota Historical Society (MNHS) — The Inter-County Press —
https://www.mnhs.org/newspapers/hub/the-inter-county-press— Accessed Feb 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM CTNational Archives — The Constitution: Amendments 11–27 —
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/amendments-11-27— Accessed Feb 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM CTLibrary of Congress — Today in History – February 10 —
https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-10/— Accessed Feb 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM CT
Weather can change quickly—especially wind and any developing alerts—so it’s smart to double-check official updates if you’re planning something time-sensitive.
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