In anticipation of the coming nor’easter, Gov. Janet Mills has directed all state offices to remain closed on Thursday.
Additionally, Mills urged people in Maine to take appropriate precautions and to prepare for the possibility of power outages.
“We recommend that you stay off the roads if you can, but if you must travel during the storm, be sure to give plow trucks, utility crews, and emergency first responders plenty of room as they work to keep us safe,” Mills said in a news release.
The National Weather Service anticipates that the storm arriving tonight could bring wet, heavy snow to Maine, with some areas getting more than 10 inches. High winds, with gusts along the coast of up to 55 mph, could lead to power outages.
The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning or Winter Weather Advisory for all Maine counties.
Find a list of local cancellations here.