Governor Janet Mills has directed that all State of Maine offices be closed Tuesday. It comes amid Maine’s first major snowstorm of the season.

“With the snowfall intensifying and winds growing stronger in the coming hours, driving conditions will only become more difficult and dangerous,” Governor Mills said in a press release. “Given the severe inclement weather, I have directed state offices closed for the day. I urge all Maine people to avoid driving if possible and, for those who must, I urge you to do so with caution and to provide ample space to our road maintenance crews and first responders as they work to clear and keep our roads safe.”

Forecasters predicted that Portland would see an additional 5-9 inches of new snow Tuesday, while Bangor was expected to get up to a foot.