The Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State and Lesotho are in the “snow zone” with some areas expected to experience heavier snowfall than others. According to Vox Weather, the “well-developed” cold front will bring heavy rain, snow over mountains and strong winds (up to 90km/h).

It might be the middle of spring, but federal forecasters say Utah is on tap for a "whirlwind" next few days with a "winter-like" storm this weekend before a more summer-like warmup next week. The former triggered a winter weather advisory,

Thursday: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 51. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

At least three emergency orders were issued in 2024; three were also issued in 2023, five in 2022, two in 2021 and one in 2020. A violent wave of Friday storms and a tornado has killed at least 19 people in Southern Kentucky.