One of the season’s coldest days is expected to hit the region on Monday, July 10.
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), very cold temperatures are expected in most parts of the country over the next few days with snow in high-lying areas. The much-anticipated cold front has made landfall over the western parts of South Africa, resulting in significant cooling of daytime temperatures, and rain.

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Temperatures are expected to drop even further over eastern parts tomorrow, with maximum temperatures expected to stay below 10°C in most of the interior with snow on the southern Drakensberg tomorrow. Light snowfall is expected along the eastern Highveld and escarpment of Mpumalanga on Monday too. Dullstroom and Lydenburg are such areas.

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People are advised that the combination of the very cold temperatures with possible snowfall, poses a real risk for small-stock farmers, and any outdoor activities. The SAWS is closely monitoring this weather system and will update the public when needed. It is strongly advised that people regularly follow weather forecasts on television, radio and social media platforms.

Temperatures for Monday 
• Mbombela and White River: 11/6°C
• Lydenburg and Sabie: 7/0°C
• Dullstroom: 3/1°C
• Barberton: 10/2°C
• Malalane: 16/12°C
• Hazyview: 13/9°C.