It's important to be safe near any frozen lakes with warmer conditions looking like they're here to stay in southern Manitoba.

That's from the Portage la Prairie RCMP, who want to remind you to be safe when around Crescent Lake or any other body of water around the region.

"We always want people to be cautious around any frozen bodies of water, especially here around Crescent Lake," says Community Liaison Officer Constable Sean O'Keefe. "It might not be rapid flowing water but it is still very cold, going through can cause shock and we want to avoid any kind of accidents like that."

O'Keefe adds the risk is even greater if you're operating a snowmobile or any kind of off-road vehicle, so avoid the ice when you can.