Queanbeyan 3 (UPDATE) snow - Prepare now
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Prepare now
The NSW SES advises people in the following area(s) to PREPARE NOW for snow, fog, ice, and frost:
- Perisher Valley
- Thredbo Top Station
- Falls Creek
What are we expecting?
The NSW SES advises these weather conditions may cause:
- Medium chance of showers in the west, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere.
- Snow possible above 1800 metres.
- Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h turning westerly 30 to 45 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 20 to 30 km/h during the evening.
What you need to do:
- Monitor warnings issued by NSW SES on our website and Facebook page and check the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.
- Prepare your house. Check roof gutters are clear and that you have sufficient food and heating supplies to last a number of days.
- Prepare an emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
- Move livestock and companion animals to safe shelter.
- Avoid unnecessary travel. If you do need to travel, plan to avoid potentially snow affected roads and consider different ways to get to where you need to go.
For more information:
- Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au
- Download the Hazards Near Me app and set your watch zones to get warning information for your areas.
- Follow us on social media @NSWSES or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
- Learn about your risk at www.ses.nsw.gov.au/knowyourrisk
- Check latest weather and warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw
- Check road closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or 132 701 or your local Council.
- Check disruptions to public transport at www.transportnsw.info/alerts or call the Transport Infoline on 131 500
- Check your energy provider's website for information on power outages.
- Contact your Local Land Services Office for rural animal and livestock assistance at www.lls.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 795 299
- For information on temporary school closures in your area, check www.education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/school-operational-status
For emergency assistance during a flood, storm or tsunami, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
Media enquiries: media@ses.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 067 234
For any additional information please call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) on 1800 227 228