Level 1 WARNING issued for SNOW in parts of SA – these areas will be affected Photos; AfriSki/Stock/Canva
The SA Weather Service issued a level 1 WARNING for snow this WEEKEND in parts of SA. Here is more information on the affected areas.
Level 1 WARNING issued for SNOW in parts of SA – these areas will be affected Photos; AfriSki/Stock/Canva
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.
“The public is advised to stay indoors and keep themselves warm, but avoid leaving fires or heaters unattended, and they are also advised to put the fires off or switch the heaters off before sleeping to avoid suffocation.”
SAWS
It furthermore said light snowfalls on the mountains could result in isolated loss of vulnerable livestock. Slippery conditions due to icy roads on mountain passes could result in some isolated disruption.
The SAWS furthermore advised the public to keep their livestock in shelters and avoid traveling on icy roads.
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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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