Western Cape Weather Alert: Cold Front, Disruptive Rain & Below-Zero Temps
Western Cape Weather Alert: Cold Front Continues Disruptive Rain & Freezing Temps
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a Level 2 warning remains in effect for “disruptive rain” in Cape Town and parts of the Western Cape, while widespread below‑zero overnight temperatures are expected in inland areas this weekend
Western Cape weather
📉 Weather Overview & Forecast – Saturday
Western Cape (Cape Town & surrounds): Expect continuous cold front, widespread showers and heavy rainfall with gusty winds on exposed coastlines
Cloudy with rain: Cape Town will remain overcast with scattered showers throughout the day; inland and mountainous regions may see light snow or frost.
Extreme cold ahead: Inland provinces (Northern Cape, Free State, North-West, Gauteng) will experience morning lows below zero, with daytime highs struggling to exceed 16 °C
📢 Weather Warnings & Impacts
SAWS has issued the following alerts:
Level 2—Disruptive rain: Risk of localised flooding, slippery roads, stormwater system overload and travel delays
Level 4—Damaging waves: Rough seas and heavy swell along the Overberg & Garden Route coastlines
Below‑zero frost warning: Cold inland mornings to affect crops, water pipes, and vulnerable communities
🌊 Recent Impacts Across the Region
Cape Town: Reports of flooding in informal settlements (Khayelitsha, Vygieskraal, Philippi) and road closures across suburbs—Ottery, Paarden Eiland, Kommetjie
Cape Winelands: The Breede River overflowed and roads/bridges (Slanghoek, Scherpenheuwel) closed due to rising water
Hazmat Incident: A nitric acid tanker overturned in Wellington. No spillage or injuries, but Hermon Road remains an alternate route due to temporary closure
West Coast & Saldanha Bay: Strong winds and coastal flooding prompted Level 2 alerts; emergency teams activated
Western Cape weather
🌡️ Regional Temperatures: A Snapshot
Region / City
Min (°C)
Max (°C)
Cape Town
12
14
George
9
20
Johannesburg
4
15
Pretoria
4
14
Kimberley
-5
13
Bloemfontein
-4
16
Note: Inland temperatures drop below zero at night—frost risk is high
🚨 Safety Measures & Advice
Avoid flooded roads—never drive into unknown water depths.
Stay indoors and use public alerts for coastal and road hazards.
Secure loose items and avoid beach and slipway areas during storm surge.
Protect pipes and livestock from frost; bring outdoor pets indoors.
