WATCH: Snow expected until SATURDAY EVENING - click here for the latest

WATCH: Snow expected until SATURDAY EVENING – click here for the latest Photo: Supplied/VoxWeather

WATCH: Snow expected until SATURDAY EVENING – click here for the latest

Snow will continue until Saturday evening while the cold front will make its way down the South Coast. Click here for the latest information.

WATCH: Snow expected until SATURDAY EVENING - click here for the latest

WATCH: Snow expected until SATURDAY EVENING – click here for the latest Photo: Supplied/VoxWeather

The snow over parts of South Africa will continue until Saturday evening, while the cold front will make its way down the south coast by this afternoon.

WILL YOU BE AFFECTED BY THE EXPECTED SNOWY, COLD ,AND RAINY WEATHER?

This photo was taken this morning in the black mountains. Photo: Peter Khomari/Guide for Roof of Africa Tours

The South African Weather Service (SAWS), said the cold front that made landfall in the Western Cape on Friday would start moving along the South Coast on Saturday afternoon.

This photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Sani Pass Tours

Light snowfall was expected over the following areas:

  • Lesotho
  • Eastern Cape
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Senqu
  • Barkly East
  • Matatiele
  • Elundini
  • Nqanqarhu
  • Maclear
  • Sakhisizwe
  • Elliot

LIGHT SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED OVER THE HIGH-LYING AREAS

Meanwhile, thundershowers are also expected over the central part of the country.  According to reports on social media, rainfall started on Friday morning in Cape Town. 

See the image below: 

HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE PLACES IN SA TO GO HUNT FOR SNOW IN JULY:

  • Underberg: Snowfalls in the Underberg can occur anywhere from May through to October. The highest recorded snowfall in the area and, therefore, possibly the best time to go in search of snow, is in August. Situated a mere 40kms from Underberg, Sani Pass is a great snow spot to explore, with the first winter snowfall having fallen there in late May this year. Be advised though that you need a 4 x 4 to drive up the pass.
  • Golden Gate: The winter months in Golden Gate are very cold and temperatures can plummet to between -9 and -15°C. Snow is no stranger to this area.
  • Midlands: Winter in the Natal Midlands is cool and dry, with occasional snow and frost and average temperatures of 6°C. August 2021 saw the KZN Midlands transformed into a white-blanketed wonderland along with other large parts of SA previously untouched by it.

THIS COMES AFTER SNOWFALL WAS CONFIRMED IN PARTS OF SA LAST MONTH

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:

  • Lesotho
  • Underberg
  • Drakensberg Mountains 
  • Worcester mountains

FARMERS URGED TO SHELTER ANIMALS

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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