Snow, heavy rain predicted for Western Cape over the weekend
The SA Weather Service has sent out a disruptive-snow alert for the province, as well as the Northern Cape.
CAPE TOWN - Snow and heavy rain have been predicted for the Western Cape over the weekend.
The SA Weather Service has sent out a disruptive-snow alert for the province, as well as the Northern Cape.
According to the SA Weather Service, disruptive snowfalls are expected over the mountainous areas in the Western Cape, and the southern high ground of the Northern Cape on 25 and 26 August.
Please be advised about the following for 25-26 August 2018. Strong #coldfront expected in the Western Cape. pic.twitter.com/QCSGIgXO1C
โ SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) August 23, 2018
Snow Report SA reported on Thursday that some of the mountain passes will be closed if the snow arrives as predicted.
Heavy rain is also expected to land in the province during the weekend.
According to the forecast, the rain could be enough to make a significant difference in levels of all major dams servicing Cape Town.
Dam levels in the Cape Town are nearly 57% full.
โ Possible severe weather on the way this weekend.๐๐จ๐งโ In an emergency, here are the contact numbers you need: https://t.co/cBkn5dyTMT. ๐ท: @SAWeatherServic pic.twitter.com/II4PgvpPov
โ Western Cape Gov (@WesternCapeGov) August 24, 2018
Some interesting weather expected this weekend in the Western Cape (25 to 26 August 2018). Have a look below. Stay informed with @SAWeatherServic and follow us on facebook. For more information please go to our website https://t.co/82W3dwEEdB pic.twitter.com/3pyoKe1JJc
โ SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) August 23, 2018
