It’s snowing in Jozi! After a cold front swept parts of SA over the weekend, Johannesburg has transformed into a winter wonderland embellished with icy snowflakes…
“It is snowing in Johannesburg, especially in the southern parts spreading over to the eastern parts. The main observations are mainly over Soweto, some areas of Roodepoort, Heidelberg, Alberton as well as some areas in east of Johannesburg.”
“The snow comes with very cold conditions expected to last until the end of the week,” reports forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela to The Citizen.
Let’s not dwell on the chilly week ahead just yet! Jozi residents have taken to social media to share pictures and videos of their icy landscapes, enjoying the snowfall for the first time since August 2012.
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Johannesburg becomes a winter wonderland
Residents of Joburg embrace the city in its winter wonderland era:
It’s snowing in Johannesburg #JoburgSnow #Snow @CityofJoburgZA pic.twitter.com/asvC0FRHjZ
— Ashraf Garda (@AshrafGarda) July 10, 2023
“Tell you what, if you haven’t already seen it, you can check it on my bald head. Guys, it’s snowing! It’s really snowing! City of Johannesburg is snowing…” says Ashraf.
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“A Magical Moment here in Joburg today. A totally mesmerising experience as we watch snow falling on Braamfontein this morning. We also celebrate Mandela this month making this moment even more magical. #Mandelamonth” writes Play Braamfontein.
Y’all this how our morning looks like in jhb . I love snow so much ❄️❄️😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/hgoOcQlllk
— KHUMO (@KHUMO100621) July 10, 2023
“Y’all this how our morning looks like in jhb . I love snow so much!” shares Khumo.
Some residents have even taken to building snowmen!
#johannesburg pic.twitter.com/AHyNgJ1ItN
— A Singh (@singh89255368) July 10, 2023
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Johannesburg Soweto Roodepoort Vaal We South Africans are blessed after so many years of seeing such #ColdFront pic.twitter.com/DNn4CqMaOD— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) July 10, 2023
Students at Wits celebrate their graduation in iced-out style:
WITS GRADUATION | There’s “snow” way we’re letting the cold stop our celebration!
Graduating with style, snow or shine!
Share your pics and videos with us using #WitsGrads and #SnowAtWits
Live Stream: https://t.co/OhAd7F47eC#WitsForGood pic.twitter.com/PyhreI35Xf
— Wits University (@WitsUniversity) July 10, 2023
“There’s ‘snow’ way we’re letting the cold stop our celebration! Graduating with style, snow or shine!” writes Wits.
The City Of Joburg has also advised residents to “drive with caution” on the roads.
Driving through the snow in JHB CBD was not on today’s bingos card but here we are pic.twitter.com/zB5fJiMeMk
— Kirsty Blair (@kirstblair) July 10, 2023
Kirsty Blair writes: “Driving through the snow in JHB CBD was not on today’s bingos card but here we are…”
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Even the four leggeds are enjoying the snow for a moment!
PS: Remember to keep your pets warm indoors after you’ve marveled over the winter wonderland together outside.
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