Minnesota · Washington County
McKusick Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of McKusick Lake around April 5 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 22 (2017). Latest: April 21 (2008).
April 5Usually around
March 22Earliest ever (2017)
April 21Latest ever (2008)
8Years of record (2002–2017)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
8 years on the books, 2002–2017. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2017 | March 22 |
| 2008 | April 21 |
| 2007 | March 27 |
| 2006 | April 8 |
| 2005 | April 7 |
| 2004 | April 5 |
| 2003 | April 1 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.