Snow grips South Africa as users build snowmen on Instagram

Thanks to the latest cold front system that’s taking its sweet time passing over South Africa, much of the country’s interior is blanketed in a thick layer of snow. It’s not unprecedented, it’s just unexpected, especially since the country is in the throws of one of its worst droughts in recent memory.

So, being the upvote lovers that humans are, many adventure seekers have taken to the Eastern Cape highlands, the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and the Free State to craft snowmen, throw snowballs at one another and make snow angels.

For all those shenanigans and more, have a look at the light covering of snow that graced Instagram, and South Africa, this past week.

The Eastern Cape interior enjoyed its fair share of fluffy white stuff.

The feeling of finally being in snow☃❄😃❤ #snow #easterncape #southafrica #winter #freezing #cold #great #experiance #fun #goodtimes #best #happiness #daymade #nature #scenery #photgraphy #white #snowwhite #igers #igersoftheday #potd #lotd #instapic #instalike #instagood #l4l #f4f #doubletap 📸: @jreddy101 ❤❤❤❤

A photo posted by De’Andra❤ (@deandraramjith) on Jul 25, 2016 at 11:21am PDT

Situation back home…#Qumbu #EasternCape It’s beautiful!!!!!

A photo posted by Zizo Songelwa (@zeezor_s) on Jul 24, 2016 at 10:59pm PDT

Maclear was one of the most affected smaller towns. The snow sure is gorgeous though.

#EasternCape chills

A photo posted by Meg Jane (@megan.walwyn) on Jul 26, 2016 at 12:11am PDT

WINTER WONDERLAND 🦄❄️

A photo posted by Kimberley Pet (@thekimcam) on Jul 25, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

It’s true. This is SA

A photo posted by Mugikuyu Jnr (@jnrmugikuyu) on Jul 25, 2016 at 6:42am PDT

The tiny town of Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands was also blanketed in a thick layer of snow. According to some of these images, the snow’s still there.

Nottingham Road this morning… #snow #natalmidlands #nottinghamroad #kzn #southafrica #aloes

A photo posted by Charelle Cassie McAllister (@makeupbycharelle) on Jul 25, 2016 at 9:19am PDT

Snow for South Africans #snow #sunday #igers #igerssa

A photo posted by Safee-Naaz Siddiqi (@fluffysafee) on Jul 24, 2016 at 11:32am PDT

#snow #kznmidlands

A photo posted by Jenni Roberts (@jennimcgee) on Jul 24, 2016 at 7:23am PDT

The aptly named Underberg in KZN also experienced snow this week — and quite a lot of it.

It’s snowing #underberg

A photo posted by Katherine Wood (@kiki_ann_wood) on Jul 24, 2016 at 10:52pm PDT

We got snowed in ✌ #underberg #nopower #beersonice #repulicofextracold #southafrican #takethatnature #whenlifegivesyoulemons #snow

A photo posted by Brad Alexander (@bradalexander92) on Jul 25, 2016 at 12:20pm PDT

Home for the week #remoteworking #underberg #southafrica

A photo posted by Gary Murray (@gary_murray) on Jul 25, 2016 at 11:01am PDT

Perhaps not covering in snow at the ground level, the Western Cape also received some sprinkles. The Karoo’s Swartberge — the tallest peak system in the province — was also blanketed in snow.

What a sight. Proudly South African #swartberg #southafricaza #snow #snowreport #kleinkaroo #nature #travel #meetsouthafrica #mountains

A photo posted by Promised Land Irie Adventures (@irie.travel) on Jul 25, 2016 at 5:04am PDT

#love😍 #snow #swartberg #roadtrip

A photo posted by Tazha♡ (@ttazha) on Jul 25, 2016 at 9:07am PDT

The Matroosberg, overlooking De Doorns near Worcester, also received a gentle dusting.

I love this country! #capetown #destination #nature #outdoorfun #jeeplife #jeepin #wrangler #desolate #snow #winter #matroosberg #southafrica @jeepofficial @jeepclubsa @jeeps_only @jeepgirlsrock

A photo posted by Lizanne Gomes (@adventure_liz) on Jul 23, 2016 at 10:53am PDT

If you have any snow pictures you’d love us to feature, be sure to let us know over on Instagram. Tag us using our handle @BurnMedia, and we may just post your picture up on this here article.

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