Snow blanketed Thredbo Village with up to 5cm in the village and 10cm on the mountain. Photo: Steve Cuff
Canberra shivered through its coldest day of the year on Monday as forecasters predicted more heavy rain and snowfalls in the ranges this week.
The city's temperature limped to just 7.6 degrees at 3pm, and was expected to get down to 3 degrees overnight ahead of a top of 13 degrees on Tuesday.
Bureau of Meteorology forecasters said showers were expected to continue until Thursday with snowfall expected down to 1500 metres on Tuesday.
Duty meteorologist Karna Nair said the slopes surrounding the capital could receive anywhere between 10 and 20 centimetres of snowfall.
''It could be more, depending on how far the moisture will move in from the east,'' he said. ''The chance of snowfall in the city itself is really, really low. But we can get small hailstones, like we did last week.''
Winds are expected to reach speeds of up to 45km/h on Tuesday and four to eight millimetres are expected around Canberra.
Wednesday's forecast top temperature is 14 degrees, with 15 degrees expected for Thursday and Friday.
Thredbo spokeswoman Susie Diver said the resort had received 23 centimetres of snowfall on Monday, with the majority falling from 5am onwards.
''We're not expecting too much more in the next 24 hours,'' she said.
Heavy rain did not effect Kings Highway stabilisation works near Clyde Mountain on Monday. The works were expected to lead to road closures from 8am on Tuesday.
A NSW Roads and Maritime Services spokeswoman said the road would reopen from 5pm on Thursday.
''Work will continue despite adverse weather conditions so that the current program of work can be completed this Thursday as planned,'' the spokeswoman said.
During the closures, light vehicles are being diverted at Braidwood and Batemans Bay, with detours in place via Nerriga adding about 2½ hours to the journey.
ACT Territory and Municipal Services warned Canberra residents to exercise caution in the wet weather and snow, particularly when driving on rural roads.
The wet conditions saw Boboyan Road open for 4WD access only, Corin Dam Road closed at the Square Rock car park, Mount Franklin Road closed at the Mount Franklin Chalet car park and Angle Crossing closed.
The spokesman said residents are strongly encouraged to visit established snow recreation areas including Corin Forest, rather than informal areas accessed by Brindabella Road and Boboyan Road.
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