Snow has fallen on the N9
Snow has fallen on the N9
Snow started falling in some parts of the Eastern Cape on Tuesday.

The affected areas included the snow-prone mountainous route of Lootsberg Pass on the N9 between Middelburg and Graaff-Reinet, the Wapadsberg Pass, as well as the N9, between Graaff-Reinet and Nxuba (formerly Cradock).

Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said authorities are monitoring the route and might close it if snowfall worsens.

"This curious phenomenon of snowfall in November adds another damage to already challenging driving conditions in the Eastern Cape, as most areas are affected by heavy rains that have led to slippery conditions as well as poor visibility.



"However, we are keeping a close eye on the affected mountain passes," added Binqose.

Meanwhile, a Level 4 warning for disruptive rain on Tuesday has been issued by the South African Weather Service.

The affected areas are Buffalo City Metro as well as Amahlathi, Dr AB Xuma, Great Kei, Ingquza Hill, Intsika Yethu, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Mbhashe, Mhlontlo, Mnquma Ntabankulu, Nyandeni and Port St Johns local municipalities.