Minnesota · Dakota County
Thomas Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Thomas Lake around April 4 — the first week of April. Earliest ever: March 25 (2007). Latest: April 16 (2008).
April 4Usually around
March 25Earliest ever (2007)
April 16Latest ever (2008)
7Years of record (2003–2022)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2003–2022. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | April 7 |
| 2008 | April 16 |
| 2007 | March 25 |
| 2006 | April 4 |
| 2005 | April 7 |
| 2004 | April 2 |
| 2003 | April 1 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.