Minnesota · Rice County
Union Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Union Lake around March 22 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: February 29 (2024). Latest: April 29 (2018).
March 22Usually around
February 29Earliest ever (2024)
April 29Latest ever (2018)
12Years of record (2009–2025)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
12 years on the books, 2009–2025. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | March 22 |
| 2024 | February 29 |
| 2023 | April 12 |
| 2022 | April 6 |
| 2021 | March 22 |
| 2019 | April 7 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2016 | March 12 |
| 2015 | March 22 |
| 2014 | April 12 |
| 2010 | March 15 |
| 2009 | March 24 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.