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Severe Weather Warning for Snowy Mountains forecast district
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are possible over alpine areas above 1900 metres from this afternoon, with BLIZZARDS also possible.
Otherwise, isolated DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible this afternoon over parts of the Snowy Mountains below 1900m.
Damaging winds and blizzard conditions are forecast to persist through to early Tuesday morning.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.
94 km/h wind gust recorded at Perisher Valley at 1:58am
Otherwise, isolated DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible this afternoon over parts of the Snowy Mountains below 1900m.
Damaging winds and blizzard conditions are forecast to persist through to early Tuesday morning.
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
Locations which may be affected include Thredbo, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.
94 km/h wind gust recorded at Perisher Valley at 1:58am
Safety advice
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).
* 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).
Areas affected
Snowy Mountains
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 4:40pm Mon 13 Jul AEST · Severe Weather Warning for Snowy Mountains forecast district
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