What are everyone's thoughts? 2022 and 2023 had ice outs close to the opener where 2024 was very early ice out. Seems to be many theories about how quick ice goes out....heavy snow melt helps move things along the best. Or limited snow and heavy sun helps melt faster.

I am no expert, but looking for expert opinions on when ice goes out this year. Thanks.

Thru the end of March temp predictions are 5 degrees above normal and more except for a few days being normal.
As the snow disappears it usually means temps will be above normaal. Throw in a snowstorm and things could change.
I predict ice will be out 2 weeks ahead of normal at least in much of Minnesota.
The Gunflint area seems to have its own timeline.
Yesterday in Brainerd we broke the record by 11 degrees with a high of 68 degrees F.

Sea Gull lake had 61 degrees F. and Ely 55-62 degrees(dif. thermometers),either way both were 30 degrees above avg high.

Ely Side: Farm or White Iron - 04/15

Gunflint Side: Clearwater or Gunflint - 04/25

My two guesses.

https://mnseagrantdata.org/ice/

According to this, Snowbank April 19.