It’s been a glorious few “wintery days” in the Mother City as we said hello to some unusually warm weather, reminding us of those good ol’ summer days. However, it’s back to our regularly scheduled programming as temperatures are set to take a massive dip as a cold front makes its way to our shores.
An intense cold front will hit the Western Cape on Sunday evening with strong interior winds, heavy rainfall and chilly conditions across the south-western mountainous areas of the province until next week Wednesday, as per IOL.
The last week or so has seen Capetonians frolicking in the sunshine despite scratching their heads in disbelief at the unusually warm conditions. A“blocking high pressure” is reportedly the reason for the weather as it has been preventing the usual cold front from reaching our coastline.
According to the South African Weather Service, a series of cold fronts will be hitting the Western Cape, including another one which will be making landfall on Monday evening.
“As these fronts make landfall, high rainfall amounts are expected mainly in the south-western parts of the Western Cape, especially from Monday through to Wednesday afternoon,” it said in a statement.
A “significant” drop in temperatures can be expected.
Roll out those heaters, and unpack your fluffiest blankets because it’s about to get quite chilly.
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