# The South African Weather Service has warned that a potent cold front brings along disruptive rain, snow, and severe conditions to several regions. The Western and Northern Cape expect heavy rain and floods while the Drakensberg highlands may see snowfall. Temperatures are expected to plummet in Gauteng and southern Mpumalanga on Friday with Johannesburg experiencing chilly to freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, strong winds threaten veld fires in the Northern Cape’s interior. South Africans are urged to remain cautious amid the extreme weather.
Weather Service warns cold front brings extreme weather conditions