Minnesota · Cass County

Sand Lake Ice-Out Dates

The ice usually goes out of Sand Lake around May 2 — the first week of May. Earliest ever: April 6 (2021). Latest: May 10 (2013).

Sand Lake ice-out dates, 2008–2023AprMay2008: May 32013: May 102019: April 242020: April 202021: April 62022: May 6Usually May 22023: May 22023
May 2Usually around
April 6Earliest ever (2021)
May 10Latest ever (2013)
7Years of record (2008–2023)

The 2027 season

Tracking resumes when the ice forms.

Every recorded ice-out

7 years on the books, 2008–2023. Newest first.

YearIce-out date
2023May 2
2022May 6
2021April 6
2020April 20
2019April 24
2013May 10
2008May 3

Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.

Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.

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