Minnesota · Douglas County
Stowe Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Stowe Lake around April 12 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 6 (2024). Latest: April 28 (2023).
April 12Usually around
March 6Earliest ever (2024)
April 28Latest ever (2023)
7Years of record (2002–2024)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2002–2024. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2024 | March 6 |
| 2023 | April 28 |
| 2020 | April 12 |
| 2019 | April 21 |
| 2005 | April 8 |
| 2003 | April 10 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.