Snowfall expected in parts of KZN as cold front hits SA

High-lying areas of KwaZulu-Natal may experience snowfall on Wednesday as temperatures drop due to a cold front set to impact parts of the country in the coming days.

The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has reported two cold frontal systems expected to develop from 19 to 23 May.

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This has prompted Cogta MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi to place disaster management teams on high alert.

“The safety and well-being of our residents are our priority,” said MEC Buthelezi.

“Our disaster management teams are prepared to respond effectively should any weather-related incidents occur.”

He has urged residents to remain vigilant and pay close attention to weather warnings.

“Taking proactive measures can significantly reduce the potential impact of the cold front,” said MEC Buthelezi.

Weather outlook for Tuesday & Wednesday:
Partly cloudy & cool to warm, but it will be cold to very cold over the south western interior with isolated to scattered rain & showers, spreading to the eastern parts by Wednesday with possible snow over the high lying grounds. pic.twitter.com/tSQjCUP4YF

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 18, 2025

The SAWS said a cold front will make landfall over the south-western parts of the country today (Monday), resulting in wet, cold and windy conditions over the western parts of the Western Cape.

“While this system will not be intense, it serves as a precursor to the more significant weather system that will follow the next day,” the SAWS stated.

“On Tuesday, the weather conditions will spread to the east, affecting the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape, as well as the Eastern Cape.

“This continued impact of the weather conditions will be due to a well-developed cold front, resulting in isolated to scattered showers and rain.

“Rainfall accumulations are expected to range between 15 to 25mm, with a possibility of reaching 30 to 50mm in mountainous areas.”

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