Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:50 pm Monday, 18 September 2023.

Damaging winds about alpine areas from Tuesday afternoon.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds will strengthen during Tuesday ahead of a cold front which is expected to cross southern New South Wales during Wednesday morning.

Above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 125 km/h are likely over alpine areas above 1900 m from Tuesday afternoon.

Remainder of the warning area: DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 90 km/h are likely from Tuesday afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease throughout from late Wednesday morning.

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

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.