Yellow Level 2 snow alert issued for Eastern Cape: Expect up to 35cm of snowfall

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive snow in parts of the Eastern Cape, with between 25 and 35 centimetres of snow possible in some areas from Sunday

A cold front is set to make landfall on Sunday, bringing severe weather to the Eastern Cape. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for disruptive snow, predicting accumulations of 25 to 35 centimetres in certain areas.

This warning specifically impacts the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, Chris Hani District Municipality, and the local municipalities of Senqu, Elundini, and Matatiele, urging residents to prepare for potentially hazardous conditions.

SAWS said the disruptive weather is expected to continue until Tuesday.

The weather service attributed the conditions to a steep upper trough, which is expected to develop into a cut-off low, together with a ridging high-pressure system passing through the Eastern Cape.