14 gorgeous Instagram snaps of South Africa’s weekend snow

The latest cold front that scurried across South Africa this weekend brought more than just rainfall to the Western Cape.

The province, along with parts of the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape, were blanketed in healthy layers of snow.

Thanks to the perfect timing of the front, much of the snow fell over the weekend in these provinces. That gave social media users and adventurers an excuse to pack those puffer jackets, smartphones and head out to document the weather.

Below are just some of the snaps of South Africa’s latest snowfalls taken by Instagrammers.

Table Mountain might not get snow often, but this weekend was seemingly one of those rare moments. Although not blanketed in snow, this snap shows a few icicles clinging to life at the warming summit.

#tablemountain #capetown #southafrica #new7wondersoftheworld #nature #amazing #worldheritage #magically #winter #snow #happytimes #special

A post shared by Cora (@coollhl) on Jul 16, 2017 at 1:25pm PDT

More commonly-blanketed mountains included the 2100m tall Matroosberg just outside De Doorns in the Western Cape’s interior.

It also proved to be one of the more popular sights for Instagrammers to visit.

Long drives on South Africa’s country roads is something I absolutely love doing. Especially when @sarahemhunter 🇿🇦🚙 🗺 I hope to inspire y’all 📷_____________________________________________ #southafrica #matroosberg #thisissouthafrica #mrcalv #southafricaza #ceres #capetown #ishootwithorms #allaboutadventures #discoverlandscape #roamnation #natgeolandscape #folkmagazine #bleachfilm #visualvoicemag #foreversouthafrica #teamtravelers #folkgood #roamearth #lastingvisuals #wowsouthafrica #roadtrip #visualscollective #discoverglobe #mostdeserving #igs_photos #beautifuldestinations #marvelshots #globaldaily

A post shared by Calv 🌲Cape Town 🌍 South Africa (@mrcalv) on Jul 16, 2017 at 10:30am PDT

📍Matroosberg South Africa . Such an awesome weekend away with @bryn_north and @naudewashere. Videos coming soon!

A post shared by Kyle Mijlof (@mijlof) on Jul 16, 2017 at 9:52am PDT

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#snow #snowmen #beautiful #frozen #outdoors #freezing #cold #slowmotion #matroosberg #fun #melting

A post shared by sunshinekyla (@sunshinekyla) on Jul 16, 2017 at 11:19pm PDT

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Snow Frontiers #matroosberg #makingmemories ❄️☃️

A post shared by Joan Heatlie (@heatlie) on Jul 16, 2017 at 9:47am PDT

The mountain peaks surrounding Villiersdorp, and its northerly neighbour Franschhoek, were also slathered in snow.

The snow on the mountains in Kaaimansgat this morning…’Blokop’ peak on the very left…2nd from the right-The ‘Kroonlandberg’ and then far right-Stettyn Peak- 1821m a.m.s.l. This valley is Villiersdorp’s best kept secret! #kaaimansgat #snow #villiersdorpsnow #villiersdorp #villiersdorptourism #sasnowreport #blokop #kroonlandberg #stettyn #stettynpeak #mbephotography

A post shared by Melliott (@melliottart) on Jul 17, 2017 at 1:28am PDT

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The snow capped mountains in Franschhoek. #capetownmag #capetown #southafrica #franschhoek #mountains #snow #beautifulsouthafrica

A post shared by Kiki (@intrivenny) on Jul 17, 2017 at 1:15am PDT

In the Eastern Cape, the small settlement of Nieu Bethesda experienced plentiful snowfalls this weekend.

#karoosnow #nieubethesda

A post shared by My Karoo Life, Nieu-Bethesda (@mykaroolife) on Jul 16, 2017 at 5:36am PDT

It is officially snowing in Nieu-Bethesda!! #snow #karoosnow #NieuBethesda

A post shared by My Karoo Life, Nieu-Bethesda (@mykaroolife) on Jul 16, 2017 at 2:21am PDT

Also in the Eastern Cape, Hogsback’s famous plateaus were also photographed by a number of onlookers.

also covered in snow this morning.

Baby it’s cold outside if this pic taken in Hogsback is anything to go by! ❄❄❄ 📷: Facebook #snow #coldweather #hogsback #easterncape #southafrica

A post shared by Naidene Cooper (@naidenec) on Jul 17, 2017 at 12:44am PDT

also covered in snow this morning.

#hogsback snow #very cold #beautiful and white

A post shared by Corrieghlas Cottages/Hogsback (@christineschuttemullins) on Jul 16, 2017 at 10:04pm PDT

Finally, the Northern Cape town of Sutherland — often below-freezing in winter — experienced a fluffy sprinkle or two.

Winter wonderland #roadtrip #sutherland #snow #magical

A post shared by Terri-Ann (@terriann43) on Jul 16, 2017 at 9:47am PDT

…think I’m starting to like winter ❤️❄️🤗😍 #winter#snowinjuly#goodtimes#trusttheprocess#lifeisbeautiful#snowflake#sutherland

A post shared by Jody Phillips (@jodyp07) on Jul 16, 2017 at 6:44am PDT

Snow horses #Sutherland

A post shared by Jono Mcgill (@jonomcgill) on Jul 16, 2017 at 4:26am PDT