A major snowstorm is expected to hit Maine on Sunday afternoon, dropping over a foot of snow on the state through Monday.

The National Weather Service in Gray predicts that Sunday morning will start off calm, with snow starting to fall after noon in York County, and after 2 p.m. further north.

Snow fall will be heavy and widespread throughout Sunday evening, with up to an inch of snow expected to fall each hour.

Southern Maine is expected to see at least 12 inches of snow, with 8-12 inches forecasted for areas north of Route 2.

The snow is not expected to subside by late Monday night, potentially making travel dangerous and difficult throughout the day.

Mainers will get some relief from subzero temperatures starting Sunday, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be cold. Through Monday night, Portland will see a high of just 18 degrees and a low of 3 degrees.

A list of warming centers operated by local towns or cities and local organizations can be found at the Maine Emergency Management Agency’s website.