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Today's weather: Snow, rain, and strong winds expected

A powerful winter weather system is set to sweep across South Africa on Tuesday, bringing disruptive snowfall, widespread rain, damaging winds and bitterly cold temperatures to several provinces, with the Eastern Cape expected to bear the brunt of the severe conditions.

Today's weather: Snow, rain, and strong winds expected

South Africans can anticipate a day of harsh winter weather on Tuesday, with snow, heavy rain, strong winds, and cold conditions across much of the country. The South African Weather Service has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive snowfall in the Eastern Cape, with heavy snow expected in several regions, leading to potential traffic disruptions and isolated communities becoming inaccessible.

Rainfall chances are highest along the eastern parts of the country, with varying probabilities across different provinces. The Weather Service advises motorists, farmers, and residents in affected areas to take necessary precautions due to hazardous travel conditions, livestock losses, and disruptions to essential services.

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