Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Warning to Sheep Graziers for South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts Issued at 05:08 AM EST on Tuesday 25 August 2026 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, very heavy rain and showers and northerly winds are expected during Tuesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the South West Slopes, 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 EST Tuesday.