Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, February 25
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If you’ve been waiting for a classic Hastings winter “sunny-but-still-brings-a-jacket” day, here it is. Think crisp air, bright skies, and that Levee Park sparkle that makes the Mississippi look extra dramatic.
Today’s Weather in Hastings
At a glance
High / Low:21°F / 14°F
Precip chance + timing window:20% chance of snow overnight (about 1 a.m.–4 a.m.)
Wind (speed + direction):Northwest 5–10 mph today; calm tonight, then south around 5 mph after midnight
“Feels like” / wind chill: (not provided)
Alerts/hazards: (not provided)
Right now (early-morning snapshot)
As of the latest report posted on the NWS forecast page, conditions were fair and 14°F, with humidity 66%. Wind speed: (not provided).
Plain-English forecast (morning → afternoon → evening)
This morning stays mostly sunny—great for a quick walk downtown or a “sunshine break” by the river. This afternoon tops out near 21°F with a light northwest breeze, so it’ll feel bright but still wintery. Tonight turns mostly cloudy, and while most folks will sleep right through it, there’s a slight chance of snow in the 1–4 a.m. window.
What to wear / what to plan (quick list)
Warm layers + hat/gloves (it’s a “don’t forget your fingers” kind of day)
Sunglasses if you’re out near the river (winter sun can be sneaky-bright)
If you’ll be out late: keep in mind the small snow chance after 1 a.m.
Bring a little wind protection (that NW 5–10 mph can add a bite)
Weather Joke of the Day
It’s a ‘downtown coffee tastes 10% better’ kind of crisp Hastings morning.
Infographic by HastingsNow.com
On This Date: A Little Time Capsule
1856 —Morrison County and Sherburne County were established in Minnesota (both listed as established on Feb. 25, 1856). It’s a fun reminder that a lot of our state’s map took shape fast in the territorial era.
1779 — During the Revolutionary War, Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark accepted the British surrender of Fort Sackville in Vincennes, Indiana—a moment the Library of Congress notes as important to American claims in the region that became the Northwest Territory.
1964 —Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) won his first world heavyweight boxing title by defeating Sonny Liston—one of the most famous championship moments in sports history.
How we know
NOAA / National Weather Service — National Weather Service (Point Forecast: Hastings MN) — Accessed Feb 25, 2026, 4:48 a.m. CT
Library of Congress — Today in History – February 25 (Fort Sackville) — Accessed Feb 25, 2026, 4:48 a.m. CT
Minnesota House of Representatives — State Government Series #3: State County Names (PDF) — Accessed Feb 25, 2026, 4:48 a.m. CT
Associated Press — Today in History: February 25, Muhammad Ali wins heavyweight title — Accessed Feb 25, 2026, 4:48 a.m. CT
Weather can change quickly—so for real-time updates and any developing alerts, check the latest official NWS postings before you head out.
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