Minnesota · Hennepin County
Minnetonka-Lower Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Minnetonka-Lower Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: April 1 (2007). Latest: April 21 (2008).
April 12Usually around
April 1Earliest ever (2007)
April 21Latest ever (2008)
5Years of record (2002–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2002–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | April 21 |
| 2007 | April 1 |
| 2004 | April 6 |
| 2003 | April 12 |
| 2002 | April 16 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.