South Africa set for its ‘first snow of 2021’ next week
Some parts of South Africa could receive up to 6cm of snow next week, according to the latest forecast from Ventusky. The weather experts have predicted a ‘decent amount’ of the white stuff will land towards the end of April, marking the first notable snowfall of 2021 within our borders.
Snow forecast for South Africa – April 2021
Earlier today, residents near the Drakensberg Mountain Range on the Lesotho border witnessed a very, very faint dusting on extreme high peaks. And our enclaved neighbour nation has seen a sprinkling of snow in the past 24 hours.
However, it seems that the ‘real deal’ will arrive next week. Not only is Lesotho on course to be blanketed by the festive flakes, but several areas in South Africa are also expecting a covering.
Where will it snow in SA next week?
Based on current models, the snow is going to make landfall overnight, in the early hours of Friday 30 April. From there, patches of snowfall will occur in northern parts of the Eastern Cape, as well as southern parts of Lesotho. Local landmarks Sani Pass and AfriSki are also bracing a wintery transformation.
Between 7:00 to 10:00 next Friday, the snow is set to intensify, falling a little heavier as the sun rises. Residents of Barkly East, Jamestown, and Dordrecht will likely wake up to settled snow.
MAPPED: Flakes to fall in rural Eastern Cape
Meanwhile, the corridor between Craddock and Queenstown is also set to receive a flurry. This slightly less rural region may get up to 3cm of snow, and although it’s not a huge amount, put it this way: It’ll be enough to take a pretty picture!
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