Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District.

Issued at 2:42 am Tuesday, 5 August 2025.

Vigorous alpine winds with blizzards this morning, easing this afternoon.

Weather Situation: Vigorous northwesterly winds with blizzard conditions have developed over high alpine areas this morning ahead of a cold front.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h have developed this morning with BLIZZARD conditions possible.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by this afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station.

Mean wind 87 kmh recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 0230 am.

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.