Minnesota · Scott County
Lower Prior Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Lower Prior Lake around April 4 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 3 (2024). Latest: May 2 (2018).
April 4Usually around
March 3Earliest ever (2024)
May 2Latest ever (2018)
17Years of record (1963–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
17 years on the books, 1963–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | March 25 |
| 2024 | March 3 |
| 2019 | April 9 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2017 | March 20 |
| 2015 | April 1 |
| 2013 | April 29 |
| 2012 | March 17 |
| 2011 | April 11 |
| 2007 | March 28 |
| 2004 | April 3 |
| 2003 | April 2 |
| 2002 | April 13 |
| 1991 | April 6 |
| 1989 | April 15 |
| 1964 | April 11 |
| 1963 | April 4 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.