Minnesota · Douglas County
Cowdrey Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Cowdrey Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 12 (2024). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 18Usually around
March 12Earliest ever (2024)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
13Years of record (2012–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
13 years on the books, 2012–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 13 |
| 2024 | March 12 |
| 2022 | April 28 |
| 2021 | April 6 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 22 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 2 |
| 2016 | April 23 |
| 2015 | April 12 |
| 2014 | April 25 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 21 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.