Cut-off lows and below-zero temperatures have turned snowy South Africa into a winter wonderland across five provinces. According to the South African Weather Services (SAWS) , there will be continued disruptive snow in the Mohokare (Aliwal North) region in the Eastern Cape for the next 24 hours. The service warns of loss of livestock and crops.
Likewise, roads and passes may have to be closed for short periods of time. Snow has already led to icy roads and railway lines, resulting in traffic disruptions. HOWZIT, SNOWY SOUTH AFRICA Snowy South Africa has already enjoyed widespread ground falls across the Northern Cape, and Lesotho, while high-lying parts of the Western Cape like Hex River and De Doorns have also received a light dusting of falls.
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as well as Lesotho. The SAWS predicts that Orange level-6 snow fall could continue into Wednesday 5 June 2024 , falling in five provinces and even reaching as far North as Namibia. According to latest reports, low-level snowfall is currently reachable in the Northern and Eastern Cape by car.
Although motorists are urged to exercise caution in the slippery conditions and to use suitable prepared 4x4s if venturing off road. WHERE TO SEE SNOW You’ve got to act quick to capture snowy South Africa at its best, as the first fall of winter tends to melt quickly and turn into slush. However, in the Western Cape, reports.