- Many South Africans have been enthralled by the country’s uncommon and stunning phenomena of snow. Residents of Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest metropolis, were shocked to see snow for the first time in more than ten years on Monday, July 10, 2023.
- Some kids got to experience snow for the first time, and they had fun playing in parks and schools. Others captured the snow in pictures and videos, uploaded them to social media, and expressed their wonder and happiness.
- A cold front that swept across the majority of the nation and brought a spike in humidity, chilly temperatures, and a chilly wind was to blame for the snow.
- In Johannesburg, snow typically falls once every five years, but heavy snowfalls like the one we saw on Monday only happen once every ten to twenty years, according to experts.
- Given that the weather was not particularly unusual and could not be ascribed to climate change, the snow was not expected to last for very long.
- Despite the fact that many people enjoyed the snow day, some had problems because of the cold. A deliveryman had to warm up the engine after struggling to start his motorcycle.
- The “disruptive snow” led to warnings from the South African Weather Service about hazardous driving conditions, likely road closures, and disruptions to local services.
