Minnesota · Pine County
Cross Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Cross Lake around April 11 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 14 (2024). Latest: April 27 (2023).
April 11Usually around
March 14Earliest ever (2024)
April 27Latest ever (2023)
6Years of record (2007–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2007–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 11 |
| 2024 | March 14 |
| 2023 | April 27 |
| 2016 | March 18 |
| 2008 | April 22 |
| 2007 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.