Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds Forecast for Snowy Mountains Alpine Areas
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority warning for damaging winds in the Snowy Mountains, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected to develop Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Snowy Mountains, New South Wales
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Snowy Mountains, New South Wales.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Weather Warning (IDN21037) for damaging winds. This is a top-priority broadcast for residents and visitors in the Snowy Mountains Forecast District of New South Wales.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets alpine areas within the Snowy Mountains district. Locations expected to be impacted include:
- Thredbo
- Perisher Valley
- Charlotte Pass
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the warning area to take the following precautions:
- Park vehicles under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines, and drains.
- Secure or put away loose items around houses, yards, and balconies.
- Maintain a distance of at least 8 metres from fallen power lines or potentially energised objects, such as fences.
- Report fallen power lines to your local provider (Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy, or Evoenergy).
- For emergency assistance during storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
Northwesterly winds are forecast to strengthen ahead of an approaching cold front. Damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h are expected, with peak gusts reaching between 90 and 100 km/h. For areas situated above 1,900 metres, average wind speeds may reach approximately 80 km/h.
Timeline
The hazardous conditions are expected to develop around sunrise on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. Winds are forecast to ease by Wednesday night. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled for 5:00 pm AEDT on Tuesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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