Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Warning to Sheep Graziers for Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts Issued at 04:47 AM EDT on Friday 16 January 2026 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the South Coast forecast district and parts of the Illawarra, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Friday.