Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, February 24
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Hastings is starting the day on a classic late‑February note: a cold morning with a little “wintry attitude,” then a brighter afternoon that makes the Mississippi River look extra sparkly.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 35°F / 11°F
Precip chance + timing: 60% chance of snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, mainly before 11 a.m.
Wind: South 10–15 mph, turning west‑northwest in the afternoon; gusts up to 30 mph (feels like: (not provided))
Alerts/hazards: A Hazardous Weather Outlook is posted; a light wintry mix is mentioned for this morning. Daytime snow totals under 0.5" are possible, and “little or no” ice accumulation is expected. (Other alerts: (not provided))
(Source: National Weather Service point forecast and outlook.)
Morning → afternoon → evening: Expect the messy part early: light snow and a possible touch of freezing rain before late morning. After that, clouds should break up and the day trends mostly sunnier, but it’ll turn breezy as the wind shifts to the west‑northwest. By evening, it stays chilly and partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping quickly toward the low teens overnight. (On the NWS page, the nearest “current conditions” report shows 19°F and fair at 5:15 a.m. CST.)
What to wear / what to plan
Waterproof boots (or at least “slush‑proof” shoes) for the early hours
A wind‑blocking layer — gusts near the bridge can be feisty
Add a few extra minutes to the morning commute, just in case of slick spots
Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s forecast is like a Mississippi River selfie: a little snow filter in the morning, then mostly sunny by afternoon.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1858 — Minnesota gets the nickname “the Gopher State.” A cartoon printed on this date poked fun at a big railroad loan deal by showing a railcar of “corrupt men” being pulled by nine striped, human‑headed rodents — and the name stuck.
1803 — The U.S. Supreme Court issues its opinion in Marbury v. Madison. The case is famous for laying out the idea of judicial review — that courts can strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution.
1836 — Artist Winslow Homer is born. Homer became known for powerful American scenes, from Civil War‑era work as an illustrator to later paintings that explore people vs. nature (especially near the sea).
How we know
Sources used (weather + history):
National Weather Service — “Extended Forecast for Hastings MN (Point Forecast)” — Accessed Feb 24, 2026 at 5:30:11 a.m. CST.
National Weather Service — “Watches, Warnings & Advisories: Hazardous Weather Outlook” — Accessed Feb 24, 2026 at 5:30:11 a.m. CST.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — “This Day in Minnesota History — February 24” — Accessed Feb 24, 2026 at 5:30:11 a.m. CST.
Federal Judicial Center — “Marbury v. Madison (1803)” — Accessed Feb 24, 2026 at 5:30:11 a.m. CST.
Library of Congress — “Today in History — February 24” — Accessed Feb 24, 2026 at 5:30:11 a.m. CST.
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