Minnesota · Washington County
Big Carnelian Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Big Carnelian Lake around April 3 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 10 (2024). Latest: April 23 (2008).
April 3Usually around
March 10Earliest ever (2024)
April 23Latest ever (2008)
14Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 3 |
| 2025 | March 28 |
| 2024 | March 10 |
| 2022 | April 16 |
| 2020 | April 2 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2017 | March 28 |
| 2016 | March 16 |
| 2008 | April 23 |
| 2007 | April 1 |
| 2005 | April 6 |
| 2004 | April 7 |
| 2003 | April 9 |
| 2002 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.