Minnesota · Pine County
Sand Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Sand Lake around April 18 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 2 (2021). Latest: May 5 (2022).
April 18Usually around
April 2Earliest ever (2021)
May 5Latest ever (2022)
14Years of record (2002–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
14 years on the books, 2002–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 19 |
| 2022 | May 5 |
| 2021 | April 2 |
| 2020 | April 18 |
| 2019 | April 22 |
| 2018 | May 2 |
| 2017 | April 3 |
| 2015 | April 6 |
| 2008 | April 30 |
| 2007 | April 19 |
| 2005 | April 12 |
| 2004 | April 18 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 18 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.