Minnesota · Dakota County
O'Leary Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of O'Leary Lake around April 3 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 8 (2000). Latest: April 19 (1996).
April 3Usually around
March 8Earliest ever (2000)
April 19Latest ever (1996)
15Years of record (1991–2008)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
15 years on the books, 1991–2008. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2008 | April 17 |
| 2007 | March 27 |
| 2005 | April 6 |
| 2004 | April 3 |
| 2003 | April 2 |
| 2002 | April 12 |
| 2001 | April 15 |
| 2000 | March 8 |
| 1999 | April 1 |
| 1998 | March 27 |
| 1996 | April 19 |
| 1994 | April 2 |
| 1993 | April 10 |
| 1992 | April 6 |
| 1991 | April 1 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.