A rare and dramatic cold front swept across South Africa this week, bringing snow to parts of the Eastern Cape and transforming the province’s higher-lying regions into a winter wonderland.
Eastern Cape towns, including Barkly East, Rhodes, Sterkspruit and Elliot woke up this morning, 10 June to snow-covered rooftops, icy roads, and temperatures dipping well below freezing.
Light flurries were also reported around Molteno and Dordrecht, where locals braved the cold to snap photos and share videos of the snowfall online.
Snow, snow and more snow – look
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) had issued warnings for disruptive snow on Monday, alerting communities in the northern as well as mountainous parts of the province. Snow began falling late Monday night and continued into Tuesday morning, with accumulations of 5 to 15 cm in some areas.
With more cold expected through the week, residents are advised to stay warm, travel only when necessary, and monitor official weather updates.
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