Minnesota · Itasca County
Dora Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Dora Lake around April 14 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 31 (2012). Latest: May 11 (2013).
April 14Usually around
March 31Earliest ever (2012)
May 11Latest ever (2013)
8Years of record (2012–2021)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2012–2021. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | April 4 |
| 2020 | April 25 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 10 |
| 2015 | April 14 |
| 2014 | May 6 |
| 2013 | May 11 |
| 2012 | March 31 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.