More SNOW expected again for this WEEK in parts of SA Photos: Matroosberg Reserve/VoxWeather
More SNOW and icy weather is expected this WEEK in several parts of South Africa. Click here for the list of affected areas.
More SNOW expected again for this WEEK in parts of SA Photos: Matroosberg Reserve/VoxWeather
More SNOW is still expected in several parts of the country.
According to VoxWeather a new layer of SNOW is expected to fall on Wednesday over the mountains of the Western Cape, Karoo and Sutherland; spreading to the Eastern Cape mountains into Thursday.
Significant snow is expected over Lesotho & the southern Drakensberg mainly on Thursday into Friday
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a weather advisory.
“Angora and small stock farmers are advised to shelter small stock until Monday. Hikers and outdoor recreational activities will be exposed to these conditions and may contract Hypothermia if precautions are not taken.”
SAWS
It furthermore warned of slippery roads resulting in minor accidents along the mountain passes.
“Minor damages to properties/settlements can be expected along the coastal areas due to strong winds from Sunday into Monday.”
The cold weather was expected to continue until midnight on Monday.
“Small stock farmers to shelter animals. Pubic will need to dress warmly and ensure protection against wind-chill factors and rain, and also need to secure their properties. Drivers to be aware of possible slippery conditions along the mountain passes.”
SAWS
Snow was confirmed on Tuesday in several parts of the country due to the significant drop in temperature reaching Gauteng on Sunday.
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