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Random but such a strange place to see a light. Almost looks like someone was trying to cross the mountain and got stuck there. Or hikers catching sunrise? Pic from Rondebosch side table mntn.

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saor said:
Random but such a strange place to see a light. Almost looks like someone was trying to cross the mountain and got stuck there. Or hikers catching sunrise? Pic from Rondebosch side table mntn.

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That is part of the Ledges route from the Saddle and Knife Edge to the eastern summit of Table Mt, a C grade climb (rope needed). There are a few links on the internet, but not a widely used (nor very safe) location.
 
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Wetter than I expected in Kenilworth, puddles on lawn and about 20mm in gauge between 10am and midday! Looks a bit drier now, but this event is definitely not over yet...
 
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Deep South.

No sign of any of the heavy, persistent rain forecast for today from early morning till late afternoon...yet...
Overcast but no NW wind either, breathless.

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MirageF1 said:
Deep South.

No sign of any of the heavy, persistent rain forecast for today from early morning till late afternoon...yet...
Overcast but no NW wind either, breathless.

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I think you misinterpreted the forecast (and the percentage figure is terribly misleading). The number in mm gives an idea of the limited amount of rain, and the protracted duration indicates persistence. We are having isolated heavy showers, but it was never going to be raining continuously the whole day.

The latest synoptic outlook shows a lingering broad trough, with weak isobars and winds:

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Light rain started in Kenilworth just before sunset, after a day with mostly high overcast clouds. The synoptic outlook is rather unusual, but the predictions are quite mixed:

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Edit: Started bucketing down at 6pm, very unpredictable...

Edit: 17mm in gauge up to 7pm, way more than expected/predicted! Seems to have eased off a bit now.
 
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@Gordon_R

Up until September 2021 the SAWS used to publish hand-drawn synoptic charts. I see they're all computer generated now.

I know hand-drawn is so old school, but it means someone was actually studying the data and taking the time to physically plot it on paper using a pen... every single day!


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@Gordon_R

Up until September 2021 the SAWS used to publish hand-drawn synoptic charts. I see they're all computer generated now.

I know hand-drawn is so old school, but it means someone was actually studying the data and taking the time to physically plot it on paper using a pen... every single day!
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I wouldn't say I really notice the subtle differences. I think the changeover dates to the lockdown, when everyone started working from home, and only a skeleton staff actually worked in the office.
 
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Mixed?

I would say it is quite clear:

Expect a visit from Squidward to your shores!
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Uh, not really. The compact cutoff low passing directly over Cape Town (Sat 9th) was the unusual part. The deep synoptic low is far offshore, and will have minimal effects on land. The wind vectors may produce significant deep ocean swells (Tues 12th to Thurs 14th), but that is quite normal for this time of year.
 
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