Minnesota · Chisago County
South Center Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of South Center Lake around April 2 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 3 (2024). Latest: May 2 (2013).
April 2Usually around
March 3Earliest ever (2024)
May 2Latest ever (2013)
13Years of record (2003–2026)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
13 years on the books, 2003–2026. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | April 1 |
| 2024 | March 3 |
| 2019 | April 18 |
| 2017 | March 26 |
| 2016 | March 17 |
| 2015 | April 2 |
| 2014 | April 27 |
| 2013 | May 2 |
| 2012 | March 19 |
| 2011 | April 13 |
| 2010 | April 1 |
| 2009 | April 10 |
| 2003 | April 12 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.