Minnesota · Scott County
O'Dowd Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of O'Dowd Lake around March 29 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 14 (2016). Latest: May 1 (2018).
March 29Usually around
March 14Earliest ever (2016)
May 1Latest ever (2018)
6Years of record (2016–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2016–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | April 11 |
| 2021 | March 24 |
| 2020 | March 29 |
| 2019 | April 7 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2016 | March 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.