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Snow news: Widespread snowfall forecast for SA next week

We hope you didn’t pack your boots and jerseys away just yet, because there’s going to be widespread snowfall next week in SA…

Snowfall in Ceres, Western Cape last year, 29 August 2022. Photo: supplied

Widespread SNOW is expected in several parts of South Africa next week.

WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL OF UP TO 10CM IS EXPECTED

According to Snow Report, the snow is expected early next week in parts of the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Lesotho.

Snow is possible in these high-lying areas:

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

It is believed that 1-10cm of snow is expected.

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 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

ALSO READ: What’s this now? ‘Thunder-snow’ in KZN confuses locals

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

  • 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.

By: Corné van Zyl

The South African

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