Minnesota · Becker County
Buffalo Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Buffalo Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 3 (2021). Latest: May 6 (2022).
April 18Usually around
April 3Earliest ever (2021)
May 6Latest ever (2022)
9Years of record (1988–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
9 years on the books, 1988–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 18 |
| 2024 | April 6 |
| 2022 | May 6 |
| 2021 | April 3 |
| 2020 | April 25 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2015 | April 10 |
| 1988 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.