Road Weather Alert and Bush Walkers Alert for Western and Central Plateau forecast districts

Issued at 4:11 pm EST on Wednesday 22 July 2026 2026: CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES

* Snow covered roads above 400 metres will make driving conditions dangerous during Thursday in parts of the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts. For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

* Bush walkers are advised that strong westerly winds, low temperatures and snow falling to around 400 metres are expected during Thursday. Snow may fall to around 300 metres in the southwest. These hazardous conditions are expected to occur in parts of the Western and Central Plateau forecast districts.

The next warnings will be issued by 5pm on Wednesday 22 July. (click here for the latest version)

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