Minnesota · Meeker County
Washington Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Washington Lake around March 30 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 17 (2016). Latest: April 30 (2013).
March 30Usually around
March 17Earliest ever (2016)
April 30Latest ever (2013)
6Years of record (2013–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
6 years on the books, 2013–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 24 |
| 2022 | April 17 |
| 2021 | March 29 |
| 2017 | March 30 |
| 2016 | March 17 |
| 2013 | April 30 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.