Fun no longer in the sun … but in the snow

Residents of Krugersdorp enjoyed snow for the first time in 10 years according to Saws.

July 10, 2023

Kea Mojaji 2 minutes read

Kaylynne Heine, a resident from Krugersdorp, with 11-month-old daughter Kapri is witnessing snow for the first time.

White specs of fluff caused quite a stir across town this morning (Monday, 10 July). Instead of staying indoors to keep warm, residents ventured outside to enjoy this unexpected weather phenomenon that fell across Krugersdorp and surrounds.

Entin Insurance Brokers staff in Monument playing in the snow before work.

Ruzaan Burger’s fountain froze during the night in Witpoortjie.

Even animals such as purebred American pitbull terrier, Drogo, enjoyed the snow.

Many embraced the occasion, posing for photographs with their loved ones and friends while frolicking in the snow.

Living her real-life Elsa dreams, little Legne and her mom Zanell Pieterse.

Jessica Smit (6) having fun in the snow at her grandfather’s house in Wentworth Park.

Kalynne Heine shared a photo of her and her 11-month-old daughter, Kapri, with the News saying; “The photo was taken in Monument, my daughter was lucky to witness her first-ever snowfall.”

• Also read: PICS: Let it snow, let it snow in K’dorp

Ruzaan Burger living her snow princess dreams.

Zanell Pieterse sent in a photo and explained that her daughter, Legne, was so excited and said it was just like Elsa, from the popular animated movie, Frozen.

The South African Weather Service (Saws) confirmed the snowfall and said it was due to an intense upper trough system. They mentioned that the last time Gauteng residents were lucky enough to see the snow was in August 2012.

Kim Lategan shared her artistic photos of the snow in Krugersdorp.

Watch a resident’s video here:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=175446038857986&id=1410884548

The staff from Entin Insurance Brokers made the most of the snow and built their own snowman.

“A cold front caused a significant drop in temperatures over Gauteng today [Monday]. The maximum temperatures are expected to reach 13°C in the northern areas of Gauteng, with minimum temperatures recorded to have met the criteria for snowy conditions. Snow was observed over areas in the south, such as Soweto, Alberton and Roodepoort. Some of the areas that observed snow include the eastern areas of Gauteng, Heidelberg and parts of Vosloorus. Most of the snow that was observed since morning was over Heidelberg. Light snowfall and sleet are still possible over the Highveld and the escarpment of Mpumalanga today, where expected temperatures for areas such as Dullstroom, Belfast, Roossenekal, Mariepskop, Mount Anderson and Ermelo will not exceed 6°C.”

Janita Muller shared a photo of the perfect snow flake in Kenmare.

The public is urged and encouraged to regularly follow weather forecasts on television, radio as well as social media platforms. Updated information in this regard will regularly be available at www.weathersa.co.za as well as via the SA Weather Service Twitter account @SAWeatherService.

Thabo Marks also braved the snow for the perfect selfie.

A team of colleagues at a local business in town even managed to build their own, very tiny snowman.

A group of people in Ysterberg Street, Noordheuwel are enjoying every moment. From left is Abigail Burger, Christelle Rademeyer (pink gown), Doreen van der Berg (coffee onesie) and Marissa Swanepoel (maroon gown).

Larissa Louw did not brave the cold but opted for a photo from her warm and cosy home in Silverfields.

Despite all the fun taking place, Saws would like to advise citizens to be safe while enjoying the snow and has provided a few safety tips for residents:

• Don’t drink alcohol or consume caffeinated drinks
• Protect small stock from the cold sheds
• Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from the cold air
• Dress warmly if outdoors

Severe frost is expected overnight as well as on Wednesday morning.