Minnesota · Washington County
Jane Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Jane Lake around April 6 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 31 (2015). Latest: April 19 (1979).
April 6Usually around
March 31Earliest ever (2015)
April 19Latest ever (1979)
8Years of record (1978–2015)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 1978–2015. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2015 | March 31 |
| 2005 | April 6 |
| 2004 | April 6 |
| 2003 | April 2 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
| 1980 | April 15 |
| 1979 | April 19 |
| 1978 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.