Victoria to be hit by major cold front
Victorians have been warned to prepare for freezing conditions and damaging winds up to 120km/h, as a strong cold front crosses the state.
Blizzards are likely in the alpine region around dawn on Thursday and continue through much of the night and into Friday morning, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Winds will average 60 to 70km/h, with peak gusts of 90 to 100km/h, but alpine regions above 1200 metres could experience winds up to 120km/h.
The cold snap will reach western Victoria late in the afternoon before crossing the remainder of the state into Friday morning.
Residents from Mildura, Horsham, Warrnambool and Bendigo, through to Shepparton, Seymour, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, and alpine ski resorts can expect to be affected by the wintry blast.
The State Emergency Service advises people to move vehicles under cover or away from trees, secure loose items and keep clear of fallen power lines.
