UPDATE: This notice was updated to reflect that the C. H.Booth Library and all state executive branch offices are closed February 28.

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The Office of the First Selectman has announced that due to approaching inclement weather there will be a delayed opening for Town Offices on Tuesday, February 28. All offices will open at 10 am.

Further delays are possible, however. First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and other town leaders encourage readers to call their intended destination before driving if weather is still in play Tuesday morning.

Governor Ned Lamont announced late Monday evening that all executive branch state office buildings are closed to the public on Tuesday, February 28 due to the winter storm.

And due to the snow, poor driving conditions, the C.H. Booth Library will be closed on Tuesday, according to Library Director Douglas Lord.

The entire state of Connecticut is currently under a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning. The first widespread plowable snowfall of the season is expected to arrive during the Monday-Tuesday overnight, when 6-8 inches of show is reportedly possible.

Snow is expected to arrive in Newtown by 8 pm Monday. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3-7 inches is possible.

Snow will continue until noon Tuesday, according to the weather service. The precipitation will then change to a rain-snow mixture. Highs will be 37 degrees, wind chill values will be between 20-30. Winds will be light, at 5-10 mph, going from east to north in the afternoon. Gusts could be as high as 20 mph.

Chance of precipitation on Tuesday is 90%, with around an inch of additional show possible.