Minnesota · Hubbard County
Palmer Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Palmer Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: March 15 (2024). Latest: May 15 (2002).
April 18Usually around
March 15Earliest ever (2024)
May 15Latest ever (2002)
18Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
18 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 16 |
| 2025 | April 13 |
| 2024 | March 15 |
| 2023 | April 30 |
| 2022 | May 6 |
| 2021 | April 5 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 23 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2017 | April 2 |
| 2016 | March 29 |
| 2015 | April 11 |
| 2014 | April 23 |
| 2011 | April 29 |
| 2008 | April 29 |
| 2007 | April 20 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2002 | May 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.