An intense cold front is forecast to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa from Wednesday, June 25, through Friday, June 27, 2025. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued warnings concerning this impending weather system, urging residents to prepare for significantly colder conditions.

While the primary impact is expected in the Western and Northern Cape, the cold front's influence is also anticipated to extend to Gauteng, prompting advisories for residents to prepare for colder temperatures later in the week.

As of Monday, June 23, 2025, current weather conditions in the Northern Cape include fine weather in Kimberley with temperatures ranging from 3°C to 19°C, and in Upington with temperatures from 4°C to 18°C. In the Western Cape, Cape Town is experiencing cloudy conditions with light rain, accompanied by winds from the west to northwest, and temperatures between 13°C and 16°C. These conditions are expected to precede the arrival of the more severe cold front.

Residents in the affected provinces are advised to take necessary precautions as the intense cold front is likely to bring a notable drop in temperatures and potentially challenging weather over the forecasted period.