Minnesota · Douglas County
Winona Lake Ice-Out Dates
The ice usually goes out of Winona Lake around April 10 — the second week of April. Earliest ever: March 15 (2016). Latest: April 23 (1995).
April 10Usually around
March 15Earliest ever (2016)
April 23Latest ever (1995)
13Years of record (1995–2019)
The 2027 season
Tracking resumes when the ice forms.
Every recorded ice-out
13 years on the books, 1995–2019. Newest first.
| Year | Ice-out date |
|---|---|
| 2019 | April 15 |
| 2016 | March 15 |
| 2015 | April 6 |
| 2008 | April 22 |
| 2007 | April 16 |
| 2006 | April 5 |
| 2005 | April 7 |
| 2004 | April 5 |
| 2003 | April 10 |
| 2002 | April 14 |
| 1999 | April 4 |
| 1997 | April 21 |
| 1995 | 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.