Snow in Johannesburg

Marc Lurie schreef:
> Yup, it snowed last night and this morning. It wasn't much (only about
> an inch at most), but considering that the last time it snowed here
> was 10 September1981, it's quitye a momentous occasion.
> It's freezing cold at the moment, and the weatherman is predicting
> even colder temps tonight.
> If you're coming to Joburg in the next few weeks, bring some warm
> clothing. :-) We're generally not prepared for the cold here.

Marc, I saw it on the news this morning. Must be great for the kids who
have just gotten their holidays. I am flying south tomorrow, so I'll
pack an extra sweater. Even though I am used to it and won't call this
really cold, it will still feel chilly. Luckily I do not intend to stay
very long in Jo'burg and head straight for Kruger. Hope it is warmer
there. :-)

Regards,
Hans

Alfred Molon schreef:
> +15°C only today in Munich (+11°C in the morning) - relatively cold for
> this time of the year. Maybe the beginning of a new glacial age?

This spring over here was the hottest ever since the start of
measurements. Tehn everybody talked about global warming.....

Regards,
Hans

Corné schreef:
> Luckily I do not intend to stay
>> very long in Jo'burg and head straight for Kruger. Hope it is warmer
>> there. :-)
> 27 in Skukuza today Hans, we had 26 today. So this area is quite warm
> for the winter at this moment.

Just got home again after travelling for 28 hours...... :-(
And Air France managed to loose our bagage on the flight to South Africa
as well as on the return trip! Bunch of %#$%#$%%##!!!!

I'll write more about the trip later. I am just too tired now.
We had rains for three days in a row in Kruger. The first two days
(Letaba) were moderate but raining nearly al day. The last day of the
rains (while staying in Sirheni) they were absolutely HUGE (and the roof
leaking). I have never seen the north of kruger (all those 88 million
boring Mopane trees :-) so green this time of year. .-)

Evenings, nights and mornings were freezingly cold. Even with 4
blankets. The last week in the south (Biyamiti) was very nice and warm.

Regards,
Hans