Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date: Wednesday, February 4

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If you stepped outside and felt that “why is the sky wearing gray today?” vibe, you’re not alone. Hastings is waking up under a solid cloud blanket—perfect for a cozy coffee run downtown or a brisk walk along the river.

Today’s Weather in Hastings

At a glance (as of early morning):

• High / Low: 23°F / 18°F

• Precip chance + timing window: Very low—generally 0–6% through the day, with a small uptick to about 10–12% late tonight (roughly midnight–3 a.m.)

• Wind: Calm early, becoming west-northwest around 5 mph (light enough to not rearrange your hair… much).

• Any alerts/hazards: None listed on the NWS point forecast page at the time we checked.

Forecast (plain English):
This morning starts out overcast and cold—the nearby observation site was reporting 8°F around 4:15 a.m. As the day goes on, temperatures climb through the teens into the low 20s, but the clouds mostly stick around. By late afternoon and early evening, expect temps to slide back toward the upper teens.

Tonight note:
Temperatures are expected to dip toward 18°F early this evening, then slowly rise overnight (clouds can act like a blanket), with a light breeze turning south-southwest after midnight.

What to wear / what to plan (quick list):

• Warm layers + hat and gloves (today has “steady chill” written all over it)

• If you’re out early or late, plan for the coldest stretch around the evening hours

• A thermos-friendly kind of day—hot cocoa counts as a hobby

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Weather Joke of the Day

Levee Park called—it’s dressing in mostly-cloudy chic today, with a high near 23.

On This Date: A Little Time Capsule

• 1893 — Minnesota almost picked the “wild lady-slipper” as the state flower. A resolution in the Minnesota Senate recommended it, but Minnesota later switched to the pink-and-white lady slipper after realizing the original choice didn’t actually grow here. Source: https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/thisday

• 1941 — The USO was incorporated. The United Service Organizations formed to support U.S. service members with recreation and resources—an effort that expanded massively during World War II and continues in various forms today. Source: https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-04/

• 2004 — Facebook was founded. What began as a Harvard dorm-room project on February 4 grew into one of the world’s biggest social platforms (and, yes, it’s changed a lot since the early days). Source: https://www.britannica.com/facts/Facebook

How we know

• National Weather Service (NOAA/NWS) — “National Weather Service — Hastings MN Point Forecast” — https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.7281&lon=-92.8577 — Accessed Feb 4, 2026, 4:35 a.m. CT

• National Weather Service (NOAA/NWS) — “Tabular (Digital) Forecast — Hastings MN (Precipitation Potential %)” — https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?FcstType=digital&lat=44.7281&lg=english&lon=-92.8577&unit=0 — Accessed Feb 4, 2026, 4:35 a.m. CT

• Minnesota Historical Society / MNopedia — “This Day in Minnesota History — February 04” — https://www.mnhs.org/mnopedia/thisday — Accessed Feb 4, 2026, 4:35 a.m. CT

• Library of Congress — “Today in History — February 4” — https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-04/ — Accessed Feb 4, 2026, 4:35 a.m. CT

• Encyclopaedia Britannica — “Facebook Facts” — https://www.britannica.com/facts/Facebook — Accessed Feb 4, 2026, 4:35 a.m. CT

Weather can change quickly—especially in Minnesota—so it’s always smart to double-check official NWS alerts if you’ll be out for long.

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