There’s bitterly cold weather and rain in Durban on Monday, August 15. Snow reported at Mooi River and sections of the N3 were closed near Harrismith. Authorities have just reported that Van Reenen’s pass has been opened to allow vehicles stuck at the top of the pass to get through.
There are sections of the N3 further on that remain closed, however, and motorists are urged to be cautious and only travel if it’s absolutely necessary.
Snow reported at Notties, in the lower and High Berg mountains.
August 13: The greater Durban area can brace for more winter chills as a mini cold front arrives on Saturday, bringing cold weather and possibility of rain on Sunday and Monday.
South African Weather Service forecast
Today: 11C/20C; 30% chance of rain.
Sunday: 12C/18C; 30 chance of rain
Monday: maximum of 19C with a chance of rain.
Wind to peak at around 35km/h on all three days.
Clearly the 30% chance of rain has now turned into 100% chance of rain. Snow reported at Mooi River and in the mountains. N3 closed between Bergville and Harrismith.