Snow was confirmed on Saturday evening in these parts of South Africa.
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The Matroosberg Reserve shared a video of the snow on their Facebook Page.
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Meanwhile, more snow, cold weather, and rain are expected from Sunday until Wednesday.
MORE SNOW AND ICY COLD WEATHER EXPECTED
According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha a strong cold front is in full swing in South Africa this weekend.
“Stong front is expected to slam the Western Cape on Friday with strong with near gale force wind, winds also picking up into. Winds of up to 80km/h are expected.”
Annette Botha
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‘EXTREMELY SUB-POLAR AIR IS EXPECTED WITH THE COLD FRONT’
She said extremely cold sub-polar air, along with the cold front, is expected on Saturday morning.
“The wind could possibly blow over a truck on the highway.”
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SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED IN PARTS OF SA
Annette said snow is expected on Saturday morning over the Matroosberge, spreading to the high-lying areas, including the Karoo and parts of the Eastern Cape.
Light snow is expected on Sunday in Barkley East and mountainous areas of the Midlands.
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SNOW IS EXPECTED IN FOUR PROVINCES
“On Monday, snow is expected in the Free State, Mpumalanga, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.”
This is an advance forecast, and conditions could change closer to the weekend. We will keep you updated.
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THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED
These areas will be affected:
- Winterberg Mountain Range
- Sneeuberg Mountain Range
- South Drakenberg Mountain Range
- Swartberg Mountain Range
- Sutherland
- Beaufort West
- Graaff-Reinet
- Nieu-Bethesda
- Willowmore
- Uniondale
- Kokstad
- Underberg
- Harrismith
- Barkly East
- Molteno
Meanwhile, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) previously advised the public and small stock farmers that loss of vulnerable livestock and crops can be expected in these cold weather conditions.
SMALL-STOCK FARMERS SHOULD PROVIDE SHELTER FOR VULNERABLE LIVESTOCK
“The weak and frail may also be vulnerable since their bodies won’t be able to retain their heat as easily.”
“Small stock farmers should provide shelter for their vulnerable livestock and cover sensitive crops. Shelter, soup and blankets should be provided to the weak and frail where possible.”
SAWS
HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE PLACES IN SA TO GO HUNT FOR SNOW:
- 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.
