Brrrr! Strong cold front and SNOW expected in THESE parts of SA

A strong cold front with more snow is expected to make landfall in these areas of South African this week. Here are the affected areas.

A strong cold front and more snow are expected to make landfall this week.

LIGHT SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED OVER SEVERAL PARTS OF SA

According to Voxweather forecaster Annette Botha, light snowfall was expected over the high-lying areas of these parts on Sunday: 

• Drakensberg
• Lesotho
• Tiffindale
• Mataliele
• Underberg
• Sani Pass
• Bergville

On Wednesday, a stronger cold front is expected to make landfall bringing in icy cold sub-polar air.

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A STRONG COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL ON WEDNESDAY

Botha said these icy conditions could likely bring in snow and scattered showers. 

“It is still too early to say how much snow will fall and where it will fall. An update will be given closer to the time.” 

Annette Botha

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The Weather Hooligan Juandre Vorster said on Saturday that an upper-level ice-cold air mass is passing the edge of South Africa at 3000m. 

A WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ICY COLD CONDITIONS IS IN PLACE FOR THESE AREAS

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued a weather advisory for icy cold conditions. 

It warned that some of the impacts could include difficult driving conditions in places due to icy conditions. Hikers initiates, homeless people, and vulnerable livestock are at risk. 

“The public is advised to take necessary precautions and keep listening to latest updates.” 

SAWS

THESE AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE ICY COLD CONDITIONS

The advisory is in place for Wednesday in these parts: 

• Senqu / Barkly East
• Sakhisizwe / Elliot
• Emalahleni / Lady Frere
• Walter Sisulu – Jamestown / Jamestown
• Walter Sisulu – Burgersdorp / Burgersdorp
• Enoch Magijima – Molteno / Molteno
• Enoch Magijima – Tarkastad / Tarkastad
• Dr Beyers Naude – Graaff-Reinet / Graaff – Reinet
• Blue Crane Route / Somerset East
• Raymond Mhlaba – Adelaide / Adelaide
• Dr Beyers Naude – Jansenville / Jansenville
• Dr Beyers Naude – Baviaans / Willowmore
• Kou-Kamma / Joubertina

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.