Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:48 pm Sunday, 16 March 2025.

Damaging winds possible over parts of the southeast today.

Weather Situation: Vigorous west to northwesterly winds are currently over southern parts of the state ahead of a cold front that will move across the area later today.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible today over elevated terrain and their immediate lee slopes.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h are likely, with peak gusts up to 130 km/h possible.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during the late afternoon and early evening.

Locations which may be affected include Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Thredbo, Cabramurra, Selwyn and Adaminaby.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South Coast and Southern Tablelands districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

Significant wind observations to 2:45 pm AEDT Sunday include:

98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cabramurra at 2:44 pm

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.