More snow this weekend and low down in the Western Cape

By Staff Writer
Published: 7 May 2026

This forecast covers: Sat 09 May – Mon 11 May


More snowfall is possible from late Saturday through to Monday for the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Lesotho with low-level snow currently indicated for some areas.

More than 20cm of snow is also indicated at higher elevations for some of areas marked in purple on the map, including the Hex River mountains between Ceres and De Doorns.

Snow is indicated for the high-ground or mountains around places like Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Worcester, Rawsonville, Wolseley, Tulbagh, Ceres, De Doorns, the Koue Bokkeveld, the Cederberg, Robertson, Montagu, Greyton, Swellendam, Sutherland, Calvinia, Fraserburg, Loxton, Carnavon, Ladismith, the Swartberg range, Uniondale, Middelburg, Richmond, Noupoort, Nieu-Bethesda, Molteno, Dordrecht, Barkly East, Khowa (Elliot), Lady Grey and Rhodes.

With the freezing level dropping down to 1500m on Sunday, snow may affect some mountain passes and may be reachable with ordinary vehicles in some areas such as Matroosberg Reserve.

Those planning to hike up higher into snow in places like Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve should note that gale-force winds may come into play that dramatically reduce the temperature and significantly increase the danger level.

This is one of those times when these activities are best left to those with experience in extreme weather. Alternatively it would be safer to wait until after the weather clears, since the snow should stick around until the middle of the week.

Some of the higher ground in Lesotho is indicated to receive light snowfall.

This forecast may change as the event unfolds, so check our website or social media for updates regularly, althought it has been fairly constantly for a few days.

See below more maps with zoomed in regional sections.

ALSO READ: Be prepared for safe winter travel and snow chasing trips.

SEE ALSO: Widespread snow fell in South Africa and Lesotho this week. Click here for photos.


The map indicates where we are seeing the possibility of snow, but it may not fall in all of the areas shown on the map. As with any forecast of any kind (temperature, clouds, rain, wind), what eventually happens may or may not be similar to the forecast. Snow indicated may reduce or vanish completely in some areas, or the dates and times may change.


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