Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include the Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains forecast districts and parts of the Central Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging about 80 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are occurring about Alpine areas above 1900 m.
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to extend to Alpine areas above 1400 m from early Tuesday morning.
Winds are expected to ease by Tuesday night.
BLIZZARD conditions are forecast over alpine areas above 1400 m during Tuesday. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.
Locations which may be affected include Mount Ginini, Thredbo, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Cabramurra and Selwyn.
Sustained winds around 80 km/h have been recorded at Thredbo Top Station since 2:30 pm.