Harrismith's snow season typically runs through July and August each year: Image PexelsHarrismith’s reputation as one of South Africa’s best snow-watching destinations comes into focus every winter, with July and August traditionally bringing the highest chance of snowfall to the eastern Free State town. But during winter, its high-altitude location makes it one of the country’s most reliable places to witness snow dusting the surrounding mountains. ADVERTISEMENTWhy Harrismith sees snow so oftenSituated close to the Drakensberg escarpment, Harrismith is ideally positioned to benefit from cold fronts and moisture-laden weather systems moving inland. For generations, locals have regarded July and August as the town’s peak snow season, with regular snowfall on the surrounding high ground and occasional flurries reaching lower-lying areas. Have you ever driven through Harrismith during snow season, or caught it dusted white on the N3?