Rare snowfall in South Africa caused by intense cold front

An intense cold front associated with a steep upper-air trough affecting parts of South Africa from August 26 to 30, 2021, brought heavy rains, disruptive snow, and cold temperatures.¹

The front lashed Western Cape before moving to other parts of South Africa, bringing snowfall and fierce winds.²

References:

¹ Intense cold front affecting South Africa, warnings for disruptive snowfall and severe thunderstorms – The Watchers

² Cold front causes rare snowfall in South Africa – AfricaNews

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