Bundle up, Hastings—Monday, January 26 is a cold one along the river. Expect increasing clouds with a high near 15°F and a low around 3°F. There’s a 20% chance of flurries between 4–5 PM, then a slight chance of snow after 5 PM. Winds run west 5–15 mph and turn south-southwest in the afternoon, with wind chills as low as -26°F. Tonight brings a 20% chance of snow before 9 PM.

Plus, our “On This Date” time capsule highlights: 1978 (a major rally at the Minnesota State Capitol during the power line controversy), 1654 (a New Amsterdam milestone after refugees left Brazil), and 1926 (an early television demonstration in London).

Snowy day in Hastings, Minnesota (Dakota County): expect snow mainly before 5 PM (about 1 inch possible) with an 80% chance of precipitation, a high near 23°F and low around 5°F, plus west-southwest winds increasing to 15–20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph—watch for patchy blowing snow after 5 PM. Also inside: a quick “On This Date” time capsule with three sourced moments (including a Minnesota river-and-history connection), perfect for a cozy winter read by the Mississippi River.

Tuesday, Jan 20 in Hastings, Minnesota: increasing clouds with a high near 14°F and wind chills as low as -14°F. Snow is likely tonight (60%), mainly before 1 a.m., with less than a half inch possible. Plus, a January 20 mini “time capsule” (MN + U.S. history + a fun culture moment) to go with your morning coffee.