Snow had hampered efforts by volunteers searching for a missing Melbourne grandfather.
70-year-old Christos has not been seen or heard from since Friday afternoon when he left his Dinner Plain accommodation to go for a walk.
More than 120 volunteers have been searching for the Greensborough man, however, incoming thick snow has meant the search has had to be called off for today. Specialist alpine crews, highly trained police and emergency workers are able to continue the search.
Rain has also hit the region, with temperatures dropping below zero and strong winds adding to the harsh conditions.