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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District.

Issued at 10:40 pm Thursday, 18 June 2026.

Damaging winds over alpine areas of the Snowy Mountains.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds will increase over the Snowy Mountains ahead of a trough moving through the state.

For AREAS ABOVE 1500 METRES: Strong northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible about areas of the Snowy Mountains overnight and into Friday morning.

For ALPINE AREAS ABOVE 1900 METRES: DAMAGING WINDS winds averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are occurring about higher parts of the Snowy Mountains overnight and will continue into Friday morning.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during Friday.

Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station, Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.

120 km/h wind gust was observed at Thredbo Top Station at 5:32 pm.

Sustained 89 km/h winds were recorded a Thredbo Top Station in the 10 minutes around 3:00 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* 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.
* 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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Friday.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.