Minnesota · St. Louis County
Ash Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Ash Lake around April 25 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: March 26 (2012). Latest: May 9 (2014).
April 25Usually around
March 26Earliest ever (2012)
May 9Latest ever (2014)
7Years of record (2009–2020)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2009–2020. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | April 28 |
| 2019 | April 26 |
| 2017 | April 13 |
| 2016 | April 19 |
| 2014 | May 9 |
| 2012 | March 26 |
| 2009 | April 25 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.