Minnesota · Stearns County
Grand Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Grand Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: February 24 (1996). Latest: April 27 (2014).
April 18Usually around
February 24Earliest ever (1996)
April 27Latest ever (2014)
12Years of record (1992–2014)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 1992–2014. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2014 | April 27 |
| 2007 | March 27 |
| 2001 | April 23 |
| 2000 | March 21 |
| 1999 | April 4 |
| 1998 | April 6 |
| 1997 | April 20 |
| 1996 | February 24 |
| 1995 | April 18 |
| 1994 | April 23 |
| 1993 | April 19 |
| 1992 | April 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.