Playground in the rain
The ACT can expect rain with a top temperature of 12°C. File image: Kerrie Brewer.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for south eastern NSW including the ACT for today, Wednesday 28 July.

The BOM’s weather warning says damaging winds averaging 60-70km/h, with peak gusts above 90km/h, are possible for the southern parts of the ACT as well as the Snowy Mountains, eastern parts of Southern Tablelands, Central Tablelands and parts of the Illawarra and South Coast, before easing tonight.

Alpine areas above 1,900m can expect to see winds from 80-90km/h with peak gusts at around 125km/h this evening.

The ACT is predicted to reach a top of 12°C today, with a 95% chance of rain.

Blizzard conditions were expected for this morning in the alpine areas of NSW above 1,600m, which will mean more snow for the Snowy Mountains’ ski fields after days of snowfall. 

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has recommended back country travel be postponed until conditions improve.

Sheep graziers have also been warned of cold temperatures, heavy rain and shows and strong winds today, affecting the Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and ACT regions.

More to come.

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