IT'S the middle of winter and the fresh starts are among us. There's no doubt we're calling for those warmer sunny days but according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) it doesn't look like the sun is coming out to play, at least for the rest of the week.
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There's a chance the region may experience its second snow fall of the season with predictions for Saturday.
According to BOM snow may fall above 800 metres along with a high chance of showers and possible hail in the afternoon and evening.
The temperature is expected to plummet to a minimum of 3°C and reach a maximum of 7°C.
The BOM MetEye is predicting the first snow flurries around the region to start falling at 7am particularly in the Jenolan Caves area.
By 10am widespread snow falls are predicted around the Central Tablelands including Lithgow, Bathurst and Orange and are set to ease off by the evening.
Message from the SES
With a cold weather pattern ahead, Blue Mountains SES is encouraging residents to be prepared.
- Clear the gutters: Rain with hail or snow is often known to block downpipes and gutters, causing water to leak into the ceiling space - try and clear you gutters by Tuesday if you can.
- Be careful when driving: even with no snow, it is known that roads can have a clear coating of ice, especially from 6am-9am which may cause vehicles to slip. It is advisable to restrict any driving during the cold period or drive to the conditions.
- If you require any assistance from the NSW SES, contact us on 132 500 at anytime.
Rest of week forecast
- Thursday: min. 7°C, max. 13°C; Partly cloudy, high chance of showers
- Friday: min. 6°C, max. 10°C; Partly cloudy, high chance of showers, chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon
- Saturday: min. 3°C, max. 7°C; Cloudy, high chance of showers, snow falls above 800 metres, possible hail in the afternoon and evening
- Sunday: min. 2°C, max. 8°C; Partly cloudy
Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
