"Snow chasers" arrived in Guyra on Tuesday for the first fall of snow and the locals are enjoying see snow on the ground.
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"We have arrived from Coffs Harbour to show the kids snow for the first time" a happy, smiling Jacob Jeffrey said, who was with his wife Kayla and their children.
Residents in the Guyra and Walcha regions woke up to a white covering of snow this morning as temperatures dropped low enough for snow to fall in the region.
There was also a light scattering of snow around Tenterfield, Glen Innes, and Uralla.
Police Highway patrol vehicles arrived to watch out for vehicle, driver and pedestrian safety.
" We need to warn drivers that snow on their windshields, which restricts vision is a driving offence," Commander of Armidale highway patrol said.
Guyra has had light falls in past winters but this time seeing the snow stay around has put a smile on some local faces.
And of course the local pie shop, cafes and Vinnies had an increase in customers as people visited the town to see the snow.
EARLIER:
Snow was being predicted for the Armidale, Walcha and Guyra regions late on Monday.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a Serve Weather Warning with snow expected for areas above 900 metres on the Northern Tablelands.
The snow could impact motorists travelling in areas around Walcha, Armidale, Guyra including major roads and highways, including Oxley and New England highway.
Snow is also predicted to impact areas around Bendemeer and Uralla.
The bureau predicted a front crossing the state on Monday would deepen into a low-pressure system off the southern half of the coast later Monday. A trough associated with the low would sweep from south to north during Tuesday, generating vigorous southerly wind.
Motorists are advised to check the road conditions before travelling, take additional caution and drive to conditions.
Snow and black ice create additional road hazards and motorists should reduce speed, limit braking, use daytime driving lights and keep an increased distance between cars in front.
For the latest traffic updates call 132 701, visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App.
NSW State Emergency Service Deputy Zone Commander, Heath Stimson advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony
- Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080). For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the NSW SES on 132 500.