Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Tuesday, March 24th
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Hastings woke up with one of those classic late-March moods: not fully spring, but definitely flirting with it. At 4:35 a.m., nearby conditions were 39°F with a light south wind, and today’s forecast points to a mostly cloudy but pretty manageable day for downtown errands, a river glance, or a Levee Park walk with coffee in hand.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low: 55°F / 39°F.
Precip chance + timing window: No rain is listed for daytime Tuesday; the next listed rain chance is 20% after 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Wind: South southeast around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the morning; the early wind chill was 35°F.
Alerts/hazards: No hazardous weather is expected today or tonight.
Morning looks cool and mostly gray, but not rough. Through the afternoon, Hastings should warm into the mid-50s with light wind, which is a pretty decent trade for late March. Tonight stays mostly cloudy at first, then gradually clears, with temperatures falling back to around 39.
What to wear / what to plan
Start with a jacket or hoodie; the morning still has a little bite.
Layers make sense because the afternoon should feel much nicer than sunrise.
Good day for walking downtown, checking the river, or knocking out outdoor errands.
Evening plans are still fine — just keep a light layer handy.
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Weather Joke of the Day
Today’s forecast is basically the bridge saying “lookin’ good,” while your jacket says “I’m still coming too.”
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1857 — In St. Paul, abolitionist Moses Dickson wrote an open letter challenging white Minnesotans to recognize the citizenship and humanity of Black Americans. It stands as a powerful Minnesota response to the racial injustice and legal uncertainty surrounding the Dred Scott era.
1776 — One week after British troops evacuated Boston, George Washington wrote to the Continental Congress describing British activity in the harbor and the steps he had taken to secure key high ground around the city. It was part military update, part early American “we’re not relaxing yet” memo.
1901 — Animator and special-effects pioneer Ub Iwerks was born on March 24. He later helped bring Mickey Mouse to life, making him one of the most important behind-the-scenes figures in early animation history.
How we know
National Weather Service — Hastings MN point forecast and nearby current conditions. Accessed Mar. 24, 2026, 4:57 a.m. CT.
National Weather Service — Hazardous Weather Outlook for central and southern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin. Accessed Mar. 24, 2026, 4:57 a.m. CT.
Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — Letter from Moses Dickson to T. M. Fullerton, 1857. Accessed Mar. 24, 2026, 4:57 a.m. CT.
Library of Congress — Today in History - March 24: Washington’s Letter to the Continental Congress. Accessed Mar. 24, 2026, 4:57 a.m. CT.
Britannica — Biographies on This Day in History: March 24 (Ub Iwerks entry). Accessed Mar. 24, 2026, 4:57 a.m. CT.
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