Cold Front Expected to Bring Icy Temperatures and Snow to South Africa

South Africa’s cold front affecting four sectors

South Africa is grappling with a cold front that is going across the country, and this pressing issue is impacting many industries and sectors. The current weather is led by heavy rains, strong winds, and snowfall in high lying areas, but this is not something that developed overnight, it’s something that has a broader impact on the region. Agricultural under strain due to cold front The agricultural side of South Africa is very important for th…

Cold front expected to bring icy temperatures and snow to South Africa

Disaster teams on high alert as double cold front hits South Africa

South Africans are being urged to brace for extreme winter weather as two intense cold fronts are forecast to hit the country in quick succession this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple warnings, with temperatures set to plummet, strong winds anticipated, and snowfall likely in high-lying regions. Just months after a devastating tornado storm hit Pretoria in early February, followed a week later by wildfires that …

SAWS warns that 4 provinces will be hit by cold fronts with freezing temperatures

The South African Weather Service warned that snowy conditions were expected in the Western Cape, Northern Cape and parts of the Eastern Cape for two days.

Double cold front heading for Western Cape and Eastern Cape

By Rorisang Modiba The first cold front will arrive on Monday, followed by a stronger one on Tuesday with wind, rain and possible flooding. Weather warnings include 7-metre waves, winds up to 75km/h and freezing conditions with possible snow in high area.  After a few calm and sunny days, the Cape is in for another cold, wet week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS)  has warned that two cold fronts will sweep across the Western and Eastern…