Algonquin Park's Earliest Recorded Ice Out — On this day in 2012, Algonquin Park was snow and ice free. In 2012, extended warm temperatures (reaching +26.5C in mid-March) resulted in a record early ice out on March 29, 2012. This record breaking event allowed a few visitors to paddle and even swim in the month of March. Normally, Algonquin Park's ice out occurs in late April or early May - last year's ice out occurred on May 10. Conditions in Algonquin Park are more wintry this year. Lakes remain completely ice covered, ski trails remain open, and an average of 53 centimetres of snow is on the ground. In addition, Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Algonquin Park with 10-15 centimetres of snow predicted for tomorrow.