South Africans should prepare for severe winter weather on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with snow, thunderstorms, and a powerful cold front expected.
Severe winter weather is on the horizon for South Africa on Thursday bringing snow, thunderstorms, and a powerful cold front.
Very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected across the Free State, southern North West, much of the Northern Cape and the Eastern Cape interior, while severe thunderstorms, disruptive snowfall and dangerous coastal conditions are likely in affected regions.
The Western Cape remains cold and cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and rain, mainly over southern and coastal districts. Conditions are expected to improve gradually from the afternoon over northern and north-eastern areas.
Along the coastline from Cape Agulhas to Port Edward, strong to gale-force south-westerly winds and rough seas are expected to create hazardous conditions for motorists, small vessels and coastal communities. Beach activities and port operations could also be affected.
