Black ice

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Sydney BOM weather: Temperatures plummet as snow, storms hit ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Major traffic disruptions were seen in the Blue Mountains after the Great Western Highway was closed in both directions between Katoomba and Mount Victoria due ...

[NSW](https://7news.com.au/news/nsw) were hit by [snow and thunderstorms](https://7news.com.au/weather/severe-weather). “We understand at around 10 or 11am this morning is when the traffic will begin to clear and the black ice starts to thaw out, but keep an eye on the latest updates.” Major traffic disruptions were seen in the Blue Mountains after the Great Western Highway was closed in both directions between Katoomba and Mount Victoria due to black ice on the road. [headaches for commuters](https://7news.com.au/travel/nsw-traffic) in [NSW](https://7news.com.au/news/nsw) as black ice forced major roads to close west of Sydney on Wednesday morning. “Continue to exercise caution and drive to the conditions.” “The Great Western Highway has reopened in both directions between Katoomba and Mount Victoria,” it said.

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Major highway reopens after being frozen over for hours (9News)

An icy blast has gripped New South Wales and Victoria overnight, with late winter snowfalls in the Blue Mou...

In Melbourne the weather is likely to be similar, with a chance of rain in the afternoon. The Great Western Highway was closed between Katoomba and Mount Victoria this morning, seeing traffic piled up for hours. Residents are advised to stay out of the water.

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Snow and freezing temperatures hit NSW's Blue Mountains, Lithgow ... (ABC News)

Parts of New South Wales have received a dumping of snow, just days before winter is officially over.

"Slow down. "Allow that extra distance between yourself and the car in front of you," Mr Clarke said. The ice hinders both the grip of car tyres and the effectiveness of brakes. "When else can you get to ride through the bush with the snow falling on top of you, and being so crazy, I've got the place to myself," he said. Trains continue to run late on the Blue Mountains Line, with heavy snow and ice on the tracks. - Motorists in parts of the state are warned to watch for black ice

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Black ice causing traffic drama on Blue Mountains roads (2GB)

The Great Western Highway was between Katoomba and Mount Victoria while Bells Line of Road remains shut between Bell and Lithgow. Mr Farraway told Ben Fordham a ...

Mr Farraway told Ben Fordham a tunnel under the Blue Mountains would prevent future traffic dramas. Regional Roads Minister Sam Farraway is determined a tunnel will prevent further cold snap headaches on Blue Mountains roads. Black ice causing traffic drama on Blue Mountains roads

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UPDATED: Avoid travel to Blue Mountains as black ice closes roads (Hawkesbury Gazette)

UPDATE 12.30PM: Bells Line of Road has reopened between Bell and Lithgow. Motorists should continue to exercise caution and drive to the conditions.

UPDATE 12.30PM: Bells Line of Road has reopened between Bell and Lithgow. Passengers are advised to delay their trips. The Great Western Highway is closed between Katoomba and Mount Victoria while Bells Line of Road is also closed between Bell and Lithgow.

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