Cape Town chill explained as SA braces for a snowy cold snap!

A full-blown winter wonderland is on the cards for this weekend, as much of South Africa is expected to experience considerable snowfall, with snow already reported in parts of the Western Cape, reaching depths of more than 10cm.

According to Snow Report SA, eight out of nine provinces (yes, Limpopo, we’re looking at you) can expect a dramatic drop in temperatures and the possibility of snow between 3 and 7 July.

Chasing snow near Cape Town? Just two hours away, Matroosberg is your best bet. This winter favourite often gets a generous dusting during strong cold fronts, with snow lingering on the slopes, especially higher up if you’ve got a 4×4. 

READ: Where to snow hunt this winter near Cape Town 

Just remember: pack smart, drive safe, and dress for the freeze. This one’s going to be a cold one.   

Snow is also expected to fall across, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, North West, Mpumalanga and even Gauteng.

Neighbouring Lesotho – often dubbed our ‘beauty spot’ as a landlocked country within SA – is also in for a snow spell. This is exciting as it’s home to one of Southern Africa’s two ski resorts, namely Afriski. The other being Tiffindell in the Eastern Cape).  

 Stay warm and safe folks!