Heavy Snowfall Closes Barkly East Pass in Eastern Cape

Heavy Snowfall Closes Barkly East Pass in Eastern Cape Barkly East, Eastern Cape, South Africa – Unexpected heavy snowfall on June 10, 2025, led to the closure of the Barkly East Pass, causing significant disruption to local traffic. A news report from the scene captured the extent of the snowfall, showing a landscape transformed into a winter wonderland. "Motorists are driving by, but they're only going to nearby farms as they can't move outside of Barkly East completely," reported a journalist on the scene. The video shows a road completely covered in snow, with a sign clearly indicating the pass closure. Local municipality officials confirmed the closure, citing safety concerns due to the hazardous driving conditions. The closure is expected to remain in effect until the snow melts and conditions improve. The unexpected snowfall brought a rare and picturesque scene to the region, but also highlighted the potential dangers of severe weather.