Parts of the region will experience a cold snap in the coming days, with snow expected to fall.
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The Bureau of Meteorology said the winter weather event is set to develop across NSW this week, with very cold temperatures, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hail and low-level snow all expected.
Forecaster Jiwon Park said a cold front is moving across the western part of the state, and it would sweep across the rest by this evening or early tomorrow.
"With that, we expect a major cold outbreak, and the main concern is snow," he said.
"The forecast is that it can go down to 700m or 600m. It may affect not just the alpine areas but the unusual places like the Central or Northern Tablelands.
"Anywhere above 900 metres may also see snow."
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Mr Park said areas like Laurel Hill, which sits above 900m, may also see snow.
Local Land Services is urging livestock producers to prepare for the conditions.
Animal biosecurity and welfare business partner Scott Ison said sudden temperature drops could negatively impact livestock. However, there are several ways landholders can reduce the impacts of a cold snap.
"We all know winter can be a shock to the system for us, as well as our livestock, so it is important producers are thinking about what they can do to ease the effects on their animals," he said.
"If possible, landholders should move their at-risk livestock to sheltered paddocks and increase their feed to meet the extra energy requirements the cold weather brings.
"When temperatures drop, livestock need more energy to stay warm, so producers should consider increasing their feeding levels by 10 to 20 per cent, especially if there is rain and strong winds.
"Animals that are most at risk, such as freshly shorn sheep, sick animals, calving cows, lambing ewes and newly born lambs and calves, should be checked regularly while the cold conditions persist."
If you would like further advice on managing livestock during cold snaps and winter, please contact your local veterinarian, ag advisor or closest Local Land Services office by calling 1300 795 299.
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