WATCH: Snow falls in KZN as cold snap hits province
With an intense cold front sweeping across parts of the country, KwaZulu-Natal residents woke up to chilly winds and rain on Saturday morning.
Temperatures are set to dip below 0°C in some areas.
Kokstad will continue to shiver tonight with the mercury plunging to -7°C there.
Mooi River and Giants Castle will drop to -5°C and Pietermaritzburg 2°C.
The South African Weather Service has issued two warnings.
If you live in the south-western parts of KZN, disruptive snowfalls are expected today which may pose a threat to life and property and leave some mountain passes and communities temporarily inaccessible.
It was also raining in parts of the province on Saturday morning.
Forecaster Julius Mahlangu says heavy showers this weekend may lead to localised flooding over the province's eastern parts.
“Eighty percent over the southern parts of the province, including Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. KWAZulu Natal winter wonderland #snow @snowreport pic.twitter.com/adYZqviEXO
— #luckygordy (@LuckyGordy) August 28, 2021
“We also have an alert for snowfall for the areas around the Drakensberg, which is extending into the Midlands of KZN, including places around Mooi River as well as Estcourt.
Cancel your plans for swimming, surfing, fishing and canoeing.
All beaches in eThekwini Municipality are closed this weekend.
First I’ve heard of snow in Hillcrest pic.twitter.com/gOIjH7N9nG
— Karin Morrow (@rinmor) August 28, 2021
