Minnesota · Sherburne County
Lower Orono Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Lower Orono Lake around April 2 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 29 (2017). Latest: April 29 (2018).
April 2Usually around
March 29Earliest ever (2017)
April 29Latest ever (2018)
5Years of record (2017–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2017–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | March 29 |
| 2020 | April 2 |
| 2019 | April 17 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2017 | March 29 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.