For the ALPINE PEAKS: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are occurring, with DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h possible this evening. Winds may temporarily ease early on Thursday morning before redeveloping around sunrise and persisting through the remainder of Thursday with gusts of 110 km/h. BLIZZARD conditions are forecast for alpine areas over 1500 metres during Thursday morning, lowering to areas over 1200 metres by Thursday evening. For the NORTHEAST RANGES above 1200 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely this evening. Winds are expected to ease temporarily during early on Thursday morning before redeveloping around sunrise and persisting through the remainder of Thursday. Flood watches and warnings are current for the state. Refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller. A 100 km/h wind gust was observed at Mount Buller Airport at 5:24 pm. A 93 km/h wind gust was observed at Mt William at 4:32 pm. A 96 km/h wind gust was observed at Kilmore Gap at 4:23 pm. A 98 km/h wind gust was observed at Mt Hotham at 1:19 pm..