PICTURE THIS: Ice flows down Red River in Winnipeg

WATCH: Ice flows down the Red River at sunrise in this video by Gage Fletcher.

WINNIPEG – As winter releases its cold grip on Manitoba, the ice that blankets the Red River gives way to flowing water.

For a brief time, Winnipeggers bear witness to what could be described as an ice migration as they say goodbye to winter and hello to spring.

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WATCH BELOW: Time lapse of ice flowing down the Red River by Gage Fletcher.

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