A level 1 warning for snow was issued for Saturday night. Photos: Stock/Canva
Not sure what to do during the cold weekend? Grab the kids and go hunt for snow. Here’s where to go and see the snow.
A level 1 warning for snow was issued for Saturday night. Photos: Stock/Canva
Are you bored and not sure how to keep the family entertained in the cold weather this weekend?
A level 1 warning for snow was issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) for parts of South Africa this weekend.
The SAWS warned that the snowfall could result in icy and slippery roads, traffic disruptions, and dangerous driving conditions.
“Drivers are advised to avoid slippery roads and rather use alternative routes or postpone their traveling if possible.”
The following areas will be affected:
The snow is expected to make landfall on Saturday evening at around 20:00 and continue until midnight.
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Snowfall is expected to make landfall early on Saturday afternoon and continue until Sunday evening.
This comes after several parts of South Africa had snowfall last month. The following areas had confirmed snowfall:
Here is where snow was been confirmed last month:
It furthermore warned that the accumulation of snow might result in isolated loss of vulnerable livestock and snowmelt resulting in slippery driving conditions.
The SAWS urged small stock farmers are encouraged to shelter animals. Residents should dress warmly and avoid high mountain passes.
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