Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and northwesterly winds are expected for today and Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES including ACT below 1900 metres: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible this morning over southern ranges and the Blue Mountains. Conditions will ease for a period by Tuesday afternoon and evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning.
For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h and BLIZZARD conditions are possible this morning before easing early this afternoon. Conditions will ease for a period on Tuesday and much of Wednesday before redeveloping from late Wednesday evening. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
For NORTHERN RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from late Tuesday evening and continuing through Wednesday morning.
Winds throughout the Great Dividing Range are forecast to ease by around midday on Wednesday before redeveloping late Wednesday.
Locations which may be affected include Goulburn, Katoomba, Braidwood, Mt Ginini, Ebor, Nowendoc and Barrington Tops, Thredbo Tops.
133 km/h wind gust recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 1:06 am.
Sustained 80 km/h winds were recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 9:16 pm.