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Snow could hit Canberra's highest peaks on Wednesday and possibly even reach doorsteps, while damaging winds and blizzard conditions are forecast for the ACT region early this week. Weatherzone meteorologist Tristan Meyers said snow would be down to 1000 metres on Tuesday and likely 800 metres on Wednesday, but the Bureau Of Meteorology forecast it could fall as low as 600 metres. Both forecasters warned snow-seekers against travelling to the Brindabellas to chase the winter wonderland due to slippery roads and poor visibility. Mr Meyers said there was a slim chance snow could reach Canberra's suburbs on Wednesday. "I wouldn't be surprised if at least sleet would be around on Wednesday and possibly some snow," he said. "But as there is currently a severe weather warning for the ACT region, it is not advisable to go driving to the mountains in those conditions." The warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Monday morning was for people in Thredbo, Perisher, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Moruya Heads, Cooma and Bombala. It warned of damaging winds with gusts faster than 90 kilometres an hour and possible blizzards in areas above 1700 metres on Monday evening. "The National Parks Service of NSW recommends that people consider postponing back country travel until conditions improve," the warning read. Mr Meyers said the cold front - which could cause winds of up to 70 kilometres an hour in Canberra - would build Monday evening and settle on Thursday. Sub-zero temperatures are forecast overnight in the ACT from Wednesday to Sunday, while maximum day temperatures should stay between 8 and 14. But Mr Meyers said the harsh winds would make the days feel closer to freezing. "It's going to feel very cold in Canberra this week and it's also going to stay pretty wet for the first half," he said. "Rain will ease on Monday afternoon and pick up again throughout Thursday and Wednesday, with a total rainfall of about 20-30 milimetres." Bureau of Meteorologist forecaster Katarina Kovacevic agreed there could be a few snow flurries floating around the capital on Wednesday and said there was a chance some could fall on peaks such as Black Mountain and Mount Ainslie. She also urged people to stay safe. "People love to see snow but it's probably best to stay away until Thursday when it should be quite a clear day," Ms Kovacevic said. "Winds will have mitigated quite a bit and it will be a better and safer time to go and have a bit of an explore." Weatherzone is owned by Fairfax Media, publisher of this website.

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