Weather Warning

This warning affects:Snowy Mountains.

Severe Weather Warning for parts of Snowy Mountains Forecast District.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDN21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 4:58 PM EDT on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds developing about alpine areas on Wednesday.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen about alpine areas on Wednesday ahead of an approaching cold front.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are expected for parts of the Snowy Mountains district from around sunrise on Wednesday morning. For locations above 1900 m, winds may average around 80 km/h.

Conditions are expected to ease by Wednesday night.

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

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).

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.