Winter storm prompts Gov. Mills to close Maine state offices on Christmas Eve

[Weather Impact](/section/weather-impact) Winter storm prompts Gov. Mills to close Maine state offices on Christmas Eve Gov. Janet Mills will close all Maine state offices Dec. 24 as a winter storm brings hazardous travel and “extremely dangerous” conditions to much of the state.   Credit: NCM AUGUSTA, Maine — With a winter storm expected to create hazardous travel conditions across Maine, Gov. Janet Mills has ordered all state government offices closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Forecasters predict widespread snowfall beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing into Wednesday morning, with some areas facing "extremely dangerous travel conditions," according to the National Weather Service. **RELATED: [White Christmas: Updated snow forecast for tonight into Wednesday](/article/life/holidays/maine-weather-forecast-portland-bangor-christmas-snow-christmas-eve-storm/97-65ec3e56-2743-4567-816d-592668fc8fc2)**  ![](https://media.newscentermaine.com/assets/NCM/images/f8434a2c-790e-4107-95e9-edaa2fd7dc8c/20251223T193148/... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*