Minnesota · Kandiyohi County
Willmar Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Willmar Lake around March 28 — the fourth week of March. Earliest ever: March 7 (2017). Latest: April 29 (2018).
March 28Usually around
March 7Earliest ever (2017)
April 29Latest ever (2018)
7Years of record (2007–2021)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
7 years on the books, 2007–2021. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | March 26 |
| 2019 | April 12 |
| 2018 | April 29 |
| 2017 | March 7 |
| 2016 | March 12 |
| 2008 | April 20 |
| 2007 | March 28 |
Late ice is unpredictable — no date on this page says the ice is safe.
Records: Minnesota DNR ice-out records. Last checked August 2026.