--- title: "Winter wallop — Barrage of fronts bring cold, wet, snowy conditions on heels of storm havoc" description: "Icy temperatures and disruptive weather have caused havoc in parts of the country, with some areas experiencing snow and damaging winds, while others are mopping up ahead of another storm preparing to make landfall on Tuesday." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "SNOW AND SWELL PHOTOS" author: "Daily Maverick Reporters" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/daily-maverick-reporters/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-07-08-winter-wallop-w-cape-braces-for-cold-wet-week/" published: "2024-07-08T14:28:56" updated: "2024-07-08T15:37:16" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 528 --- # Winter wallop — Barrage of fronts bring cold, wet, snowy conditions on heels of storm havoc > Icy temperatures and disruptive weather have caused havoc in parts of the country, with some areas experiencing snow and damaging winds, while others are mopping up ahead of another storm preparing to make landfall on Tuesday. By Daily Maverick Reporters · Published 8 July 2024, 16:28 SAST · Updated 8 July 2024, 17:37 SAST ## Key points - A chilly week ahead as cold fronts sweep through Western Cape, leaving a trail of havoc, from frigid temperatures to road closures and even snow warnings in towns like Stellenbosch and Sutherland, prompting mop-up operations and damage assessments while storm surges threaten coastal areas - all under the watchful eye of MEC Anton Bredell. - Cold fronts to bring week of cold and wet conditions in Western Cape, says MEC Anton Bredell - Mop-up operations underway after damage caused by recent cold fronts in Western Cape - Snow warnings for Western Cape towns, storm surges in coastal areas - Severe weather hits City of Cape Town, Overberg, Cape Winelands and West Coast districts ## Content A series of cold fronts is still on track to bring a week of cold and wet conditions, said Anton Bredell, the Western Cape MEC for local government, environmental affairs and development. Mop-up operations and damage assessments have begun in parts of the Western Cape after a series of cold fronts caused damage to infrastructure, frigid temperatures and road closures. “Today will see the coldest daytime temperatures, and the next cold front with rain is expected to arrive on Tuesday. Between 10mm and 20mm of rain is expected over the western parts, and between 40mm and 60mm can be expected over the southern western mountains,” said Bredell. Last week, Daily Maverick reported on a storm that caused localised flooding of homes. Over the weekend, damaging winds caused havoc in parts of the province. **Read more in Daily Maverick:**[Weekend weather alert – Mom, kids forced to flee in dead of night after storms cause havoc in Cape Town](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-07-05-weekend-weather-alert-mom-kids-forced-to-flee-in-dead-of-night-after-storms-cause-havoc-in-cape-town/) **Read more in Daily Maverick:**[Thousands left homeless in Western Cape as gale-force winds and torrential rain wreak havoc](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-07-07-thousands-left-homeless-in-western-cape-as-gale-force-winds-and-torrential-rain-wreak-havoc/) Snow warnings were also issued for Western Cape towns including Stellenbosch, Worcester, Paarl, Ceres and Clanwilliam between Sunday and Monday. Northern Cape towns such as Sutherland and Calvinia were affected by snow too. There have also been warnings for storm surges in areas such as Table Bay, Cape Town, Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Stilbaai, Saldanha Bay and Lambert’s Bay, stretching to Port Nolloth in the Northern Cape. “Widespread disruptions and damages, including loss of shelter in informal settlements, localised flooding, fallen trees, electricity outages, and road closures due to snow or flooding, were reported during our meeting today,” said Bredell. The City of Cape Town, Overberg, Cape Winelands and West Coast districts were hit hardest by the severe weather, he added. Warnings from the weather service also include an outlook for strong to gale-force west to northwesterly winds for the southwest coast, emphasising a high danger for runaway wildfires in the Garden Route District. **DM** [Media on Daily Maverick: "Weather photos"](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-07-08-winter-wallop-w-cape-braces-for-cold-wet-week/) ![Strong winds caused a large tree to be uprooted in t Bree street in the City center on July 08, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is reported that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has further upgraded its initial warning from Yellow Level 4 to Yellow Level 6 for disruptive rain. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HkEIkTgvgxGl0d82LUiTmhtKgjg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ED_511790.jpg) *Strong winds caused a large tree to be uprooted on Bree Street in the Cape Town city centre on 8 July 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images / Brenton Geach)* ![A bench covered in sea foam at Three Anchor Bay on July 08, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is reported that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has further upgraded its initial warning from Yellow Level 4 to Yellow Level 6 for disruptive rain. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/dpzNIQtHW0AEU89UDIcAnPIjSz8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ED_511782.jpg) *A bench covered in sea foam at Three Anchor Bay in Cape Town on 8 July 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)* ![CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Huge waves break off Sea Point on July 08, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is reported that the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has further upgraded its initial warning from Yellow Level 4 to Yellow Level 6 for disruptive rain. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/qE4ybsnMhezp5CeHUiqDNmw1yXI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ED_511779.jpg) *Huge waves break off Sea Point on 8 July 2024. (Photo: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)* ![View from Rawsonville of snow on the Slanghoek mountain range. 08 July 2024. (Photo: Nico Harmse)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/3FsMZIv5H_54b-LXjTPXAYBzXDg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image2.jpg) *View from Rawsonville of snow on the Slanghoek mountain range, 8 July 2024. (Photo: Nico Harmse)* ![Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres. 08 July 2024. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/yXP9zQhJLU_nWJDjP6lZBQD3PLA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-06.jpg) *Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres on 8 July 2024. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)* ![Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres. 08 July 2024. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JT19Ecv7q5hiaaVTRZfRmEU2qqk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-05.jpg) *Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres on 8 July 2024. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)* ![Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres. 08 July 2024. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/LrehEV5hinvhPldTc31OHn98Aew=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-03.jpg) *Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)* ![Garden view in Freestate. 08 July 2024. (Photo: Renè Roos/X @ReenvalSA))](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/INzu00PLBV85C6txDb9cxWWfq0E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-11.jpeg) *Garden view in the Free State on 8 July 2024. (Photo: Renè Roos/X @ReenvalSA))* ![Sutherland at 07:45. 08 July 2024. (Photo: Stiaan Steyn/X @ReenvalSA)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Byg9RbxpvyrDURjoam8FH3F9TsE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-10.jpeg) *Sutherland at 7.45am on 8 July 2024. (Photo: Stiaan Steyn/X @ReenvalSA)* ![Sutherland at 07:45. 08 July 2024. (Photo: Stiaan Steyn/X @ReenvalSA)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/98q9DcQIxUyF71VXzxCJcCUD__o=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-09.jpeg) *Sutherland at 7.45am on 8 July 2024. (Photo: Stiaan Steyn/X @ReenvalSA)* ![#Hanover in the #NorthernCape Province/ #Karoo this morning. 8/7/24 ?Barry Guy Naude](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/AxtCKx4Hide7pjwsk-v1CVC-s7g=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-08.jpeg) *Hanover in the Northern Cape. (Photo: Barry Guy Naude)* ![Snow in Hanover in the Northern Cape Province. 08 July 2024 (Photo: Barry Guy Naude/X @ReenvalSA)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/C1Yt0lq91_8-PkEmfw9BNVQWEkM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-07.jpg) *Snow in Hanover in the Northern Cape. (Photo: Barry Guy Naude/X @ReenvalSA)* ![Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres. 08 July 2024. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/YQNHuy52h10tPAcTDKU343737Mw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-02.jpg) *Snow at Matroosberg Reserve near Ceres. (Photo: facebook.com/MatroosbergReserve)* ![Snow in Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape. 08 July 2024. (Photo: Marlene Van der Linde/X @ReenvalSA)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/0Balf1kpofQiimwrxssCD2AhvJo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Snow-01.jpeg) *Snow in Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape, on 8 July 2024. (Photo: Marlene Van der Linde/X @ReenvalSA)*