With the possibility of snow on the mountains surrounding the ACT over the weekend, police are urging drivers and people participating in outdoor activities to be well-prepared to ensure their safety during trips on rural and regional roads.

They are advising motorists to slow down and drive to the conditions, particularly when visibility is low, or in traffic. Sedans, two-wheel drives and all-wheel drives should not be driven off bitumen in rural areas if dirt roads are wet or snow covered.

Police say campers and bushwalkers in rural and remote areas should postpone their activities if not properly equipped for cold, wet and windy weather including blizzard conditions. Bushwalkers should also carry a personal locator beacon, and notify someone of where they’re going and when they expect to return.