Heavy rain to hit NSW skifields as fog blankets south-east Queensland

Severe weather warnings issued for Snowy Mountains as powerful cold front sweeps across parts of New South Wales and Victoria

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Heavy rain and storms are predicted to hit New South Wales, which could wipe out snow cover in the alpine region and add to the flood risk in the state's south-east.

It comes as heavy fog blanketed south-east Queensland on Thursday morning, causing flight delays.