Blanket of snow dusts central NSW
Rugged-up residents in the NSW central west have woken up to a blanket of snow as a cold snap sweeps through the state.
A light dusting of snow covered the Central Tablelands overnight, with higher mountain peaks receiving a few centimetres, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
"We are expecting the snow to be done with by this afternoon and anything on the ground is likely to melt away," BOM spokeswoman Anita Titmarsh told AAP on Friday.
Residents in Oberon and Blayney have posted photos to social media of a whiteout over the countryside, while motorists have been warned to take extra care on the roads and to drive to the conditions.
A complex low-pressure system near Tasmania is to blame for the sudden winter chill as it brings wind and cold weather to much of south-east Australia.
The weather bureau has issued a sheep graziers warning for parts of inland NSW for cold temperatures, rain and showers and westerly winds.
Damaging winds are also expected along the state's southern coastline, with surfers, boaters and rock fishers warned of hazardous surf conditions.
Thredbo Resort spokesperson Suzie Diver said Thursday night's snowfall is a good base ahead of the ski and snowboarding season when it opens on June 9.
"It is always nice to see a bit of snow falling in the village and colder temperatures this time of year," Ms Diver told AAP.
