Breathtaking snowfall across KZN as cold front sweeps through the 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.
Many residents around KZN - and the country - woke up to a winter wonderland, as snowflakes trickled down throughout the night.
WATCH: Snow falls in KZN as cold snap hits province
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 southwestern 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.
- Forecaster Julius Mahlangu says heavy showers this weekend may lead to localised flooding over the province's eastern parts.g special, too - snowfall.
Read more: Warning of disruptive snowfall over KZN
Popular Snow Report page, Snow Report SA, called on South Africans to share their photos of the snowfall and it's gorgeous.
Here are some photos and videos taken by residents in KZN and various parts of the country.
Fore more breathtaking images and videos, check out Snow Report SA.
“Eighty percent over the southern parts of the province, including Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
“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."
All beaches in eThekwini Municipality are closed this weekend.
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⚠️Yellow level 4 Warning for Disruptive snowfall for parts of KZN tomorrow (Saturday 28 August 2021)). It will be cloudy, cold to very cold and rainy over many parts of the province. Widespread snowfall expected on the high-lying areas with disruptive snow in the south-west. pic.twitter.com/QY7q9Om9G1
— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) August 27, 2021
If possible, try to stay indoors, grab the blankets, and cosey up to a good book, some classic television shows or great music.
If you're out and about, be sure to keep warm, travel safely, and keep up to date with our latest reports across the province on East Coast Radio Newswatch.
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