Intense cold front expected to hit mid-week

Grab your mittens and scarves folks. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that an intense cold front is expected to affect the Western Cape and the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape from Wednesday to Friday this week.

The cold front's impact across most of the south-western parts of South Africa will bring a significant shift in weather conditions, including the following possible scenarios:  

• Heavy rainfall with a risk of localised flooding is expected over the western parts of the Western Cape, particularly in low-lying and poorly drained areas, from Wednesday into Thursday.
• Wet and slippery roads can lead to hazardous driving conditions. Motorists should exercise caution and adhere to safety measures.
• Strong and gusty winds over the interior may cause localised damage to structures and uproot trees.
• Cold to very cold conditions can be expected, along with possible snowfall over the western mountain ranges of the Western Cape, spreading into the south-western interior of the Northern Cape.
• Gale-force winds and very rough seas, with wave heights between 5.5 and 7.5 metres, along the coastlines of the Northern Cape and Western Cape will lead to disruptions to fishing and port operations, an increased risk of vessels capsizing, accidents at sea, and hazardous shoreline conditions. 

Coastal residents and beachgoers are also urged to exercise caution, as conditions are expected to continue into the weekend. 

"As the system progresses eastwards, it will affect the Eastern Cape, a region already vulnerable to weather-related impacts. The key concern is the strong damaging winds expected across most parts of the province on Thursday, 26 June. Interior winds are expected to pick up and spread over the remainder of eastern provinces on Thursday and Friday, 26 and 27 June 2025, with daytime temperatures dropping to the cold category," according to SAWS. 

Remember to say safe out there - and don't forget to take the opportunity to do a bit of snow hunting this weekend, especially since the weather conditions are playing along nicely. 

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