Is It Normal That Minnesota Lakes Are Still Open And Not Iced Out?

By Jeff Wagner, CBS Minnesota

November 20, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — It's hard to complain about the temperatures this week. Unless that is, your business revolves around a cold winter.

We're nearing the time when ice should be starting to form on lakes, especially in northern Minnesota, but Mother Nature isn't cooperating.

Ice-in dates vary by region and lake. The Department of Natural Resources says ice-in is defined as a lake being completely covered in ice. Fishing guides define it as when a lake has 4 inches of ice, making it safe to walk on.

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