Minnesota · St. Louis County
Winkle Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Winkle Lake around April 30 — the fourth week of April. Earliest ever: April 20 (2019). Latest: May 3 (2022).
April 30Usually around
April 20Earliest ever (2019)
May 3Latest ever (2022)
5Years of record (2018–2023)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
5 years on the books, 2018–2023. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2023 | April 30 |
| 2022 | May 3 |
| 2020 | April 22 |
| 2019 | April 20 |
| 2018 | 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.