Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:08 am Wednesday, 1 July 2020.

WINDY ABOUT SOUTHERN RANGES WITH STRONG FRONT

A vigorous cold front, currently over South Australia, is approaching from the west today, and is expected to cross southeastern New South Wales Thursday morning, bringing strong and gusty northwesterly winds to NSW southern ranges.

For alpine areas above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 90 to 100 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 120 km/h are likely from late Wednesday evening.

For alpine areas above 1600 metres, but below 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from late Wednesday evening.

These winds are expected to reach their peak early Thursday morning, before easing during Thursday late afternoon or early evening as the front passes.

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

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* 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.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* 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.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.