4h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 8:27amWatch and Act warnings, road closures in place across NSW
These Watch and Act warnings are currently in place across NSW:
There are also 29 advice warnings in place across the state.
You can see all the latest alerts on the Hazard Watch page.
There are also multiple road closures in place.
So far, the following highways are closed due to flooding:
Kamilaroi Highway between Breeza and CurlewisWakehurst Parkway from North Narrabeen to Oxford Falls
Meanwhile, these roads remain closed due to snow and ice:
New England Highway between Moonbi and BendemeerNew England Highway between Kentucky and UrallaNew England Highway between Armidale and Glen InnesOxley Highway from Bendemeer to WalchaWaterfall Way between Ebor and Armidale
Buses are replacing trains between Scone, Dungog and Newcastle Interchange on the Hunter Line.
Trains are not running on the Hunter Line due to flooding at Sandgate.
You can get the latest traffic information here.
1h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 11:21am
That’s all from the blog – stay safe and dry!
This is where we’re going to close this live blog after a day of wild weather in New England North West.
Here’s a wrap up from the SES volunteers who have tackled rain, wind, and snow today:
745 incidents have been recorded in the past 24 hours to 4:30pm.Over 1,000 volunteers are busy assisting communities impacted by the severe weather.As we mentioned earlier, 34 warnings are active with six Watch and Act alerts in place.
We will continue to update this article with important information as it comes in.
Stay safe and dry!
1h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 11:18am’It’s so risky’: SES warns against driving out in the snow
We’ve seen some pretty extraordinary video today of snow north of Tamworth and even in Queensland.
But Superintendent Ian Robinson warned people to avoid driving out in the snow.
“It’s so risky, unless you’ve actually got snow chains, even a dusting of snow can hide the black ice underneath,” he said.
“Before you know it, you’re sliding and you’re not in control of your vehicle.
“It’s a lovely thing to play in the snow, but again, we advise caution.”
1h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 11:14amSES expects weather will be ‘just a drizzle’ by tomorrow
The SES’s Superintendent Ian Robinson says they’re expecting the weather system will slowly move to the north and east.
“The expectation that most of this weather will have become just a drizzle by tomorrow,” he said.
“With any luck, that’ll be the case.”
1h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 11:09amFloodwaters should flow through ‘fairly quickly’, SES says
Superintendent Ian Robinson says six Watch and Acts remain in place.
This includes four areas — Bandon Grove, Alison Road, Bendolba and Calala — which are being warned to prepare to isolate.
“The expectation is that they may actually get cut off and become isolated,” he said.
“However, our flood analysts are assuring us that most of this water is simply going to flow through fairly quickly.”
He warned people to remain “extremely cautious” around poorly-lit causeways and backroads.
1h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 11:03amNSW SES: Mid North Coast ‘absolutely smashed’ by rain and wind
We’ve just had another update from Superintendent Ian Robinson, deputy commander for the SES’s northern zone.
He told ABC Newcastle that the Mid North Coast, particularly Kempsey, have been “absolutely smashed” by rain and wind this afternoon.
“They’re suffering power outages that are possibly going to extend into tomorrow,” he said.
“A number of roofs are off in that area as well.”
He says SES crews have now been stood down in that area for the night, due to safety hazards and the darkness.
“But they’ll be back on deck again first light in the morning,” he said.
2h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 10:36amWatch and Act alert issued for Woolomin
A Watch and Act alert has been issued for Woolomin.
Residents are warned not to enter floodwaters in the area.
You can see the full alert here.
And you can see all other warnings here.
2h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 10:28am
🎥: Snowfalls over farmland in Dalveen
Local Jiny Halter has captured snow falling on farmland in the Southern Downs, Queensland.
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2h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 10:25am
📷: It ‘snowed pretty much all day’ in Guyra
Guyra resident Brookie Martin captured heavy snowfall.
(Supplied: Brookie Martin)
(Supplied: Brookie Martin)
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(Supplied: Brookie Martin)
2h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 10:22am
🎥: A camel and cattle bask in the snowfall
In case you missed it, here’s a cute video from earlier today of livestock — and a camel — basking in the snowfall!
Loading…2h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 10:13amPower outages could continue overnight
Thousands of homes are experiencing power outages. (Supplied: Essential Energy)
Are you experiencing a power outage at the moment?
Essential Energy is warning impacted customers should prepare for this to continue overnight.
We’re hearing more than 27,500 homes are still without power because of damage from heavy rain, strong winds and snowfall.
Heavy rain, strong winds and snowfall have damaged power infrastructure. (Supplied: Essential Energy)
Essential Energy says crews are currently working to restore power “where it is safe to do so”.
But they say severe weather will cause delays.
They’ve once again warned people to stay a safe distance from any impacted power infrastructure.
2h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 9:48am
🎥: Pets and children play in the snow in Dalveen
Skye Davy has captured a wholesome video of pets and children playing while snow falls on her property in Dalveen, Queensland.
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Dalveen is located in the Southern Downs Region.
3h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 9:44amSnowfall takes ‘many people by surprise’
ABC reporter Claire Simmonds reported live from Dorrigo.
We’ve just heard from my colleague Claire Simmonds who is reporting live from Dorrigo in the Northern Tablelands.
She told ABC News she’s spent the day touring the Ebor and Guyra areas, which have seen “very intense” snowfall.
The snowfall has taken “many people by surprise”, she says.
“Quite a lot of them did get trapped by the closed roads,” she says.
“So they had about 200 people to rescue at one point.”
She’s reminded people that several Watch and Act alerts remain in place across the state, along with multiple road closures.
3h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 9:34am’It has officially snowed in Queensland’
We’re hearing there’s been snow in Queensland!
Sheree Anderson lives on a property just north of Dalveen near the Braeside homestead.
“The temperature dropped suddenly from 7 degrees to 2 degrees and snowed for about five to 10 mins,” she told the ABC.
“Just lightly, not really enough to settle on the ground.
“So it has officially snowed in QLD!”
She says they bought the property three years ago, and have been promising the kids that it sometimes snows there.
“They wait eagerly each winter and watch the temperature gauge drop,” she said.
“So it was nice to finally be able to deliver on the promise.”
You can see some video Sheree captured of the snowfall here:
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3h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 9:16am
Commuters are stuck on the stretch to Tamworth
We’re hearing the New England highway from Bendemeer back to Tamworth is still at a standstill.
(Supplied: Simone Timbrell)
3h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 9:06am
📷: A blanket of snow in Yarrowyck
Yarrowyck, situated just outside of Armidale, has had its fair share of snow as well.
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3h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 8:58am
📷: ‘First snow since ’84, I believe’ in Bundarra
Bundarra resident Amy Taylor shared images of the snowfall.
“I’m not sure what it was like then but this is seriously amazing for our elevation,” she said.
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(Supplied: Amy Taylor)
3h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 8:55am
📷: Armidale is one of the most impacted areas
The NSW SES Armidale unit shared these images earlier:
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4h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 8:35am
📷: Snowfall in Armidale
Andrew Gillespie has taken these images of snowfall at North Hill in Armidale.
It’s Australia’s highest city below the official snow line at an elevation of almost 1,000 metres above sea level.
4h agoSat 2 Aug 2025 at 8:12amWatch for ‘black ice’ on roads
North Western SES zone commander Stuart Fisher urged motorists to take care even as the temperature changes.
“As the temperature starts to change, we do get black ice and [drivers] need to be very, very careful,” he said.
What is ‘black ice’, you ask?
Black ice is a thin, transparent layer of ice that forms on roads, allowing the dark surface beneath to remain visible.