Canberra , the nations capital is located where the tableland meets the higher ranges of the Snowies. For the most part the southern tablelands is rich sheep grazing country.
Rainfall can fall at any time of the year.
In most parts it is evenly distributed. The south west parts and Snowy Mountains do show a winter maximum. Partly this is due to the south of the area being in a rain shadow of the Snowy Mountains to the west. Much of this precipitation is winter snow, but a surprising amount comes from frequent spring and summer thunderstorms. Canberra City for example only receives a fall once every few years.