Minnesota · Hubbard County
Williams Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Williams Lake around April 17 — the third week of April. Earliest ever: April 3 (1981). Latest: May 5 (1996).
April 17Usually around
April 3Earliest ever (1981)
May 5Latest ever (1996)
26Years of record (1979–2005)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
26 years on the books, 1979–2005. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2005 | April 11 |
| 2004 | April 17 |
| 2003 | April 15 |
| 2002 | April 17 |
| 2001 | April 27 |
| 2000 | April 3 |
| 1999 | April 9 |
| 1998 | April 11 |
| 1997 | April 23 |
| 1996 | May 5 |
| 1995 | April 24 |
| 1994 | April 16 |
| 1993 | April 19 |
| 1992 | April 6 |
| 1991 | April 9 |
| 1990 | April 22 |
| 1989 | April 27 |
| 1988 | April 16 |
| 1987 | April 9 |
| 1986 | April 17 |
| 1985 | April 20 |
| 1984 | April 18 |
| 1983 | April 22 |
| 1982 | April 30 |
| 1981 | April 3 |
| 1979 | April 23 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.