Minnesota · Itasca County · DOW 31-0826-00
Sand Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sand Lake around April 25 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 6 (2021). Latest: May 10 (2008).
April 25Usually around
April 6Earliest ever (2021)
May 10Latest ever (2008)
14Years of record (2002–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2002–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | May 6 |
| 2022 | May 10 |
| 2021 | April 6 |
| 2020 | April 27 |
| 2019 | April 29 |
| 2018 | May 4 |
| 2017 | April 10 |
| 2016 | April 17 |
| 2015 | April 16 |
| 2008 | May 10 |
| 2007 | April 26 |
| 2006 | April 15 |
| 2004 | April 25 |
| 2002 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.