Minnesota · Otter Tail County
Norway Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Norway Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 15 (2024). Latest: May 9 (2013).
April 12Usually around
March 15Earliest ever (2024)
May 9Latest ever (2013)
13Years of record (2012–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
13 years on the books, 2012–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | April 12 |
| 2024 | March 15 |
| 2023 | April 30 |
| 2022 | April 26 |
| 2021 | March 30 |
| 2020 | April 12 |
| 2019 | April 20 |
| 2018 | April 30 |
| 2016 | March 26 |
| 2015 | April 9 |
| 2014 | April 23 |
| 2013 | May 9 |
| 2012 | March 19 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.