Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:01 am Saturday, 29 June 2024.

Damaging winds are continue over alpine areas with blizzard conditions developing this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A vigorous northwesterly flow will cross southern New South Wales ahead of a cold front today, clearing by late this evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 100 km/h with peak gusts around 115 km/h are likely over alpine areas above 1900 m today.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by late this evening.

BLIZZARD conditions are forecast to develop for parts of the Snowy Mountains district above 1600m from mid afternoon and ease in the evening.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station.

85 to 95 km/h mean winds continue to be recorded overnight at Thredbo Top Station.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.