Minnesota · Cass County
Norway Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Norway Lake around April 19 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 15 (2024). Latest: May 5 (2022).
April 19Usually around
March 15Earliest ever (2024)
May 5Latest ever (2022)
11Years of record (2004–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
11 years on the books, 2004–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 19 |
| 2024 | March 15 |
| 2023 | May 1 |
| 2022 | May 5 |
| 2021 | April 5 |
| 2020 | April 19 |
| 2019 | April 24 |
| 2018 | May 3 |
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2016 | April 5 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.