Snow has fallen on Victoria's higher peaks overnight, as below-zero temperatures blast the state.

Plunging temperatures have brought snow to alpine parts of Victoria and even outer Melbourne, as parts of the state shivered through their coldest day of the year so far.

Snow hits early: Victoria saw snow down to 600 metres and up to 15cm in alpine resorts, weeks before the official ski season. Cold records fall: Melbourne and several regional centres recorded their ...

Residents in Kinglake, Pheasant Creek, Marysville, Yarra Ranges and Mount Dandenong were treated to snow showers as an icy polar blast swept the state on Thursday morning. Snow blankets a home in ...