South West Slopes Forecast

View the current warnings for New South Wales

Forecast issued at 5:15 am EST on Friday 11 July 2025.

Weather Situation

Fresh and gusty winds in the wake of a strong cold front is easing today as a high pressure system slowly drifts across the state into weekend. The next front is expected to cross the state early next week, bringing a return to blustery westerly winds about the south of the state.

Forecast for the rest of Friday

Cloudy. Very high chance of showers in the south, medium chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1200 metres. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 6 and 12.

Fire Danger - Southern Slopes: No Rating

Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Shower or two. Young 12

Saturday 12 July

Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Snow possible above 1300 metres. Patches of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog in the south. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 14.

Sunday 13 July

Cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. High chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 1700 metres. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 1 with daytime temperatures reaching between 8 and 15.

Monday 14 July

Cloudy. High chance of showers. Snow falling above 1000 metres. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 12.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EST Friday.

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