Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:40 am Saturday, 21 October 2023.

Damaging winds developing about the Alps from Saturday afternoon, continuing through Sunday.

Weather Situation: Vigorous west to northwesterly winds are forecast for alpine areas, associated with a deepening low pressure to the south. Winds will ease overnight Sunday as the low moves into the Tasman Sea.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are likely over alpine areas above 1900 m from Saturday afternoon, continuing through Sunday.

Locations which may be affected include 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.