Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:57 pm Sunday, 14 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over parts of NSW from late Monday.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds will strengthen during Monday night and Tuesday morning as a cold front approaches from the west. The front is expected to cross southeast NSW during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS and adjacent parts above 1400 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts up to 125 km/h are possible from late Monday night.

Locations which may be affected include Mount Ginini, Jindabyne, Thredbo, Adaminaby, Perisher Valley and Charlotte Pass.

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.