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South Africa’s Only Ski Resort, Tiffindell Ski Resort, is for Sale

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South Africa’s Tiffindell Ski Resort has been struggling for years after COVID-19 restrictions and inconsistent snowfall have caused a decrease in sales. While the resort has snowmaking equipment available, the cost of operating the snow cannons is no longer sustainable. The resort was unable to recover its economic situation and will not open its gates for skiers and snowboarders. The […]

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Leander Walchshöfer | July 1, 2024
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It’s Dumping in Africa! Tiffindell, South Africa’s Only Ski Resort, Getting Plenty of Snow

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  It’s dumping in South Africa right now, as Tiffindell Alpine Resort, the country’s only ski area, has been on the end of over 4″ of fresh snow the last day or two. The resort opened early-June for a season that lasts through until September. Related: VIDEO: South Africa Just Received a Record-Breaking Snowfall | Watch in Awe as these Guys […]

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WeatherBrains | July 2, 2019
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Afriski to Open June 1, Kicking Off 2025 Winter Season in Lesotho

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Afriski Mountain Resort, Lesotho, one of only two ski resorts in Southern Africa, will open its 2025 winter season on Sunday, June 1, welcoming skiers and snowboarders back to the high-altitude slopes of the Drakensberg-Maluti Mountains. Perched at over 10,571 feet (3,222 meters), Afriski is located in the Kingdom of Lesotho and relies on a powerful snowmaking system to support […]

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Julia Schneemann | May 30, 2025
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Snow Forecast as Cold Front Sweeps Across South Africa

A strong cold front will bring snow and subzero temperatures to parts of South Africa this week, reports The South African. Forecasters are urging residents to prepare for winter weather that could disrupt travel and daily life. The South African Weather Service and independent meteorologists report that the cold front, which began moving across the country from May 1, is […]

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85-Year Weather Record Broken as Snow Hits South Africa

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This week, South Africa experienced its first major November snow in 85 years. The Eastern Cape province, typically gearing up for summer at this time of year, found itself under a blanket of white. This unusual meteorological event follows an even more severe snowstorm that hit the neighboring KwaZulu-Natal province less than two months ago. That earlier storm forced the […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 7, 2024
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[PHOTOS] Snowstorm Dumps on Ski Resort in Africa

A snowstorm just hit Afriski Mountain Resort in Lesotho, southern Africa over the last couple of days, dropping at least three inches of fresh snow on the resort. The resort currently has a 16″ base. Afriski opened on June 3rd, 2022. The resort has been closed to tourists for the last two years due to the covid pandemic. On June 6th, 2020 it […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 24, 2022
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Photo Tour: It’s Dumping in Africa! Ski Resort Gets First Major Snow of the Season

The first major snowfall of the season fell at Afriski Mountain Resort in Lesotho in southern Africa over the weekend. It began snowing at 2 am on Friday, April 30, and continued for a few hours dropping 4″ of fresh snow. Related: Photos: Snow Falls in Africa’s Sahara Desert as Temperature Plummets to 27ºF This comes after it was announced earlier […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 3, 2021
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What’s Happening in the Southern Hemisphere Right Now | Open Resorts and Stormin’ Norman

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The winter is well underway now in the southern hemisphere with resorts open across all major skiing countries, and with some major storms set to hit ski areas, the future looks white! South America The best-known resort in Chile, Valle Nevado just received three feet of new snow and announced it’ll be opening today, a week early. Neighboring resort El Colorado, just over […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 16, 2018
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