Minnesota · Dakota County
Orchard Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Orchard Lake around April 2 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 3 (2024). Latest: May 1 (2018).
April 2Usually around
March 3Earliest ever (2024)
May 1Latest ever (2018)
6Years of record (1991–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 1991–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March 3 |
| 2018 | May 1 |
| 2013 | April 29 |
| 2010 | March 30 |
| 2009 | April 2 |
| 1991 | April 15 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.