After a much warmer weekend, South Africans are being warned to brace for another cold front expected to make landfall in the coming days, according to latest weather forecast.
According to AccuWeather, temperatures are expected to dip into signle digits in some regions from Thursday.
Pretoria is forecasted to reach a high of 15°C, while Johannesburg will see a high of 13°C next weekend. In KwaZulu-Natal, rainfall and snow is expected in some regions with temperatures reaching a minimum of 0°C around the Drakensberg area.
Cold front to bring freezing weather this coming week
This change in weather follows a week in which parts of the country experienced freezing conditions due to a cut-off low system.
With winter approaching and cold weather settling, here are some tips from The Conversation on how to stay warm and safe during the cold front:
- Limit your time outdoors, where possible.
- Dress warmly (thermal clothing, jerseys and closed shoes) and cover up exposed skin to reduce the risk of hypothermia.
- Close windows and even use thicker curtains in the winter evenings to keep in the heat.
- Identify and close gaps in doorways and window frames that could be letting in the cold.
- Insulate homes and buildings to reduce the need for heating and retain any heat generated between loadshedding.
- Intensify your physical activity.
- Invest in some extra and thicker blankets.
- Stay informed about the latest loadshedding schedules to ensure you can cook warm meals while the power is on.
- Stay informed and monitor the local media about the latest weather updates and warnings.
Do you think we are in for the coldest winter yet?
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