Minnesota · Faribault County
Minnesota Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Minnesota Lake around April 8 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 20 (2015). Latest: April 27 (2018).
April 8Usually around
March 20Earliest ever (2015)
April 27Latest ever (2018)
5Years of record (2007–2018)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2007–2018. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2018 | April 27 |
| 2015 | March 20 |
| 2014 | April 8 |
| 2008 | April 16 |
| 2007 | March 25 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.