Minnesota · Meeker County
Francis Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Francis Lake around April 3 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 31 (2007). Latest: April 22 (2008).
April 3Usually around
March 31Earliest ever (2007)
April 22Latest ever (2008)
8Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | March 31 |
| 2022 | April 13 |
| 2020 | April 5 |
| 2015 | April 3 |
| 2008 | April 22 |
| 2007 | March 31 |
| 2003 | April 3 |
| 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.