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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46497, member: 636"]
Snow covered parts of southwest Namibia on Thursday morning as cold weather moved through the region. The unusual winter precipitation surprised residents and visitors who rarely see snow fall across the desert nation. A cold front brought freezing temperatures that created the snowy conditions throughout southern areas.

Gondwana Collection Namibia shared video footage from their Klein-Aus Vista Lodge showing the snowfall. The lodge sits near the Aus Mountain area where white flakes began falling early Thursday. Staff members filmed the rare weather event and posted the video online for others to see.

Weather forecasters predict more cold conditions ahead for inland regions of the country. The Namibian Meteorological Services expects frost to form during morning hours over the next several days. Temperatures will remain well below normal for this time of year across much of the interior.

Officials urge people to dress warmly and take precautions against the bitter cold. Residents should provide heated shelter for livestock and pets during the freezing weather. The meteorological service recommends keeping animals dry and protected from wind and moisture.

The snowfall marks an unusual weather pattern for Namibia where desert conditions typically dominate. Mountain areas occasionally receive snow during winter months but most regions stay warm year-round. Thursday's precipitation created rare photo opportunities for residents and tourists visiting the affected areas.
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