WITH snow falling in Orange's CBD on Monday afternoon and Cabonne Council having taken the decision to close access to the summit of Mount Canobolas there are warnings for motorists to take extra care on the roads.
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Snow was forecast to fall as low as 800 metres on Monday, with Orange (863 metres) as well as Mount Canobolas (1395 metres) among the Central West centres tipped for a dusting.
That forecast came true at about 2pm, with snow falling in Orange CBD, not long after Cabonne crews had lowered the boom gathes on the access roads to the top of Mount Canobolas.
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A spokesperson for NSW Roads and Maritime Service said areas around Orange, Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney and the Blue Mountains were impacted by the cold snap, and those on the roads needs to make adjustments.
"Roads and Maritime Services will endeavour to maintain access along all major corridors within affected areas, including through salt spreading at key locations and using snow clearing equipment where necessary," the spokesperson said.
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"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."
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