Fierce winds claim Melbourne pier

Ferocious winds reaching 120kmh have swept through Victoria overnight, bringing down trees, damaging properties and snapping the end off a pier.

The State Emergency Service has received 424 calls for help across Victoria in 24 hours, with the Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast bearing the brunt of the damage on Friday morning.

Rough seas have also claimed Frankston's pier, with videos posted to social media showing part of it floating away.

A spokeswoman for the SES said the area was currently experiencing high tides and wind gusts of 90 to 100km/h.

"What's left of the pier is still copping an absolute pummelling at the moment," the Department of Transport's Chris Miller told 3AW radio on Friday.

A severe weather warning remains in place for the damaging winds for most of the state.

"Be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include damaged buildings, trees down, fallen power lines, debris and coastal erosion," the warning reads.

Winds are expected to ease from about 9am in Melbourne and midday in eastern Victoria, with rain to follow.

Blizzard conditions are expected across alpine areas, with snow expected above 500 metres and flurries possible for the Dandenong Ranges.

Icy temperatures are also set to continue across the state, with Melbourne headed for a top of 11C - but strong winds will make it feel much colder.

Elsewhere across Victoria, Ballarat is forecast to reach just 7C and Mount Dandenong 4C.

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