Snow is expected to fall on the high ground of the Eastern Cape this weekend, the South African Weather Service said on Friday.
”Snow can also be expected on ground higher than 6 000 feet [2 000m] on Saturday night,” said spokesperson Garth Sampson.
He said the Winterberg and Sneeuberg areas would be affected, spreading to the Drakensberg by Sunday.
A cold, wet weekend is expected throughout most of the province. Heavy rains of 50mm plus in 24 hours are expected along the coastal belt and adjacent interior between East London and Port St Johns on Sunday.
”Maximum temperatures are only expected to reach 10 degrees Celsius over the north-eastern interior of the Eastern Cape and 17 degrees Celsius along the coast.”
Sampson said small-stock farmers and motorists travelling through mountain passes should take necessary precautions.
The weather is expected to gradually clear from the west on Sunday evening. — Sapa