Minnesota · Ramsey County
Josephine Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Josephine Lake around April 4 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 7 (2017). Latest: April 20 (2008).
April 4Usually around
March 7Earliest ever (2017)
April 20Latest ever (2008)
13Years of record (1984–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
13 years on the books, 1984–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | March 7 |
| 2008 | April 20 |
| 2007 | March 28 |
| 2005 | April 4 |
| 2004 | April 3 |
| 2003 | April 2 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
| 1995 | March 27 |
| 1989 | April 14 |
| 1988 | April 2 |
| 1986 | April 7 |
| 1985 | April 6 |
| 1984 | April 9 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.