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NORTHWEST East Oregonian A2 Thursday, February 28, 2019 Idaho ski resort closes due to too much snow FAIRFIELD, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s rural mountain towns have been hit hard by several feet of snow this month — so much snow, in fact, that one ski area was forced to close while work- ers try to dig out equipment and make the slopes safe for skiers. The Soldier Mountain ski resort near the small town of Fairfield reported that it would be closed Thursday because of too much snow. The ski area could receive another foot of snow this week. The National Weather Service says weather spot- ters in the small town of Featherville have reported 60 inches of snow since Feb. 22. The mountain town of Stanley became marooned Wednesday after all three highways leading to the town were closed because of drifting snow, avalanches and the risk of more slides. ——— On Wednesday, Galla- tin County sheriff’s officials identified 36-year-old Peter Lazar as the Bozeman man caught in the avalanche in the Bridger Mountains. Eric Knoff of the Gall- atin National Forest Ava- lanche Center tells the Boz- eman Daily Chronicle that Lazar loved skiing and had The Register-Guard/Chris Pietsch Katie Wright works to unbury her car in her Springfield neighborhood Wednesday. Jeff Bridges via AP This photo provided by Jeff Bridges shows flooded streets in Guerneville, Calif. on Wednes- day. Two communities in Northern California’s wine country were accessible only by boat Wednesday after a rain-swollen river overflowed its banks following a relentless downpour across an already waterlogged region. recently been accepted into a school for physical therapy. Avalanche center offi- cials released a statement saying Lazar was alone when he triggered the slide, which carried him 1,000 vertical feet down a steep slope. Montana is one of several states being pummeled by a strong winter storm. Gov. Steve Bullock signed an emergency order Wednes- day meant to help keep up the supply of heating fuel amid the massive snow- fall and frigid temperatures affecting the state. ——— The famed West Coast highway that runs from Washington to California is closed at a spot along the Oregon coast after a land- slide caused severe damage to the roadway. U.S. Highway 101 was cracked and severed at points near the southwest Oregon town of Brookings. The Oregon Department TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY A little morning snow Mostly sunny and quite cold Very cold with clouds and sun Areas of low clouds; very cold Partly sunny and very cold 36° 19° 31° 18° PENDLETON TEMPERATURE FORECAST 26° 11° 21° 7° 20° 9° 8° 24° 11° HERMISTON TEMPERATURE FORECAST 33° 21° 29° 13° 25° OREGON FORECAST ALMANAC Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. PENDLETON through 3 p.m. yest. HIGH LOW TEMP. Seattle Olympia 45/31 30/17 37/12 Longview Kennewick Walla Walla 36/22 Lewiston 45/31 36/18 Astoria 45/33 Pullman Yakima 37/19 46/27 33/21 Portland Hermiston 45/34 The Dalles 39/21 Salem Corvallis 41/32 Yesterday Normals Records La Grande 37/20 PRECIPITATION John Day Eugene Bend 42/33 36/18 37/21 Ontario 47/25 Caldwell Burns 28° 22° 52° 30° 67° (1932) 6° (1960) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date Albany 44/33 0.05" 1.68" 0.93" 3.21" 1.61" 2.21" Today Boardman Pendleton Medford 45/31 SALEM (AP) — Rev- enues in Oregon have soared beyond expectations, according to the state’s eco- nomic office, which could mean an extra tax credit for taxpayers next year. The state is forecasted to bring in $20.6 billion by the end of June, which is $147 million and over 4 per- cent more than what econo- mists originally predicted, according to the state’s Eco- nomic and Revenue Fore- cast released Wednesday. But the Legislature will have to return some of that money to taxpayers under the so-called “two percent kicker” law, which refunds excess revenue when the state’s coffers are more than 2 percent higher than forecasted. The Office of Economic Analysis predicts that the Oregon will have to shell out $748 million in kicker payments in the first half WINDS (in mph) 46/25 37/18 0.22" 2.60" 1.09" 4.67" 2.33" 2.47" through 3 p.m. yest. HIGH LOW TEMP. Pendleton 34/16 44/33 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date HERMISTON Enterprise 36/19 34/25 27° 18° 50° 31° 69° (1926) 0° (1993) PRECIPITATION Moses Lake 47/26 Aberdeen 29/13 34/17 Tacoma Yesterday Normals Records Spokane Wenatchee 47/33 by floodwaters and all roads leading to it were swamped. The still rising Rus- sian River was engorged by days of rain from west- ern U.S. storms that have also dumped heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada, through- out the Pacific Northwest and into Montana, where Gov. Steve Bullock signed an emergency order to help keep up the supply of heating fuel amid frigid temperatures. Snow from the storms closed roads and schools and toppled trucks and trees from Oregon to Mon- tana and an avalanche in the Sierra prompted Amtrak to suspend rail service between Sacramento and Reno, Nevada. Oregon economy prompts taxpayer refund Forecast for Pendleton Area 39° 21° of Transportation says in a statement that there is a threat of more landslides amid heavy rain and snow caused by a storm system that is pummeling Northern California, Nevada, Wash- ington state and Montana. Traffic is being detoured Wednesday using a long, narrow and winding road with steep grades. The department says it has a bid to repair damage but that work cannot start until the landslide stops. Landslides are common on the stretch of highway on the southern Oregon Coast. ——— Two communities in Northern California’s wine country were accessible only by boat Wednesday after a rain-swollen river overflowed its banks follow- ing a relentless downpour across an already water- logged region. The small city of Guerneville north of San Francisco “is officially an island,” with the overflow- ing Russian River forecast to hit its highest level in about 25 years, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. The nearby town of Monte Rio was also isolated Fri. SW 4-8 WSW 6-12 NE 3-6 N 4-8 of 2020, the largest payout in state history. But given the size of the state’s econ- omy, individuals will see a smaller share of that refund — which comes in the form of a personal and corporate income tax credit — than in years past. The average pay- out to taxpayers is expected to be $367, with those earn- ing $26,300 to $47,800 per year predicted to get $185 in tax credit. Oregon has benefited from a strong U.S. economy, a robust labor market and better-than-expected sales in exports and the state’s budding marijuana industry. “Oregon’s economy con- tinues to hit the sweet spot,” according to the state’s rev- enue forecast, which is released four times a year. “Even as disparities remain, these gains are seen by all ages and racial or ethnic groups across the state.” This is the last revenue forecast before the Demo- cratically controlled Legis- lature will be tasked to come up with a budget addressing the state’s affordable hous- ing crisis and chronically underfunded education and pension systems, among other things. Economic growth has particularly benefited from an influx of in new resi- dents, who have come to the state in search of new opportunities and lower costs of living. More people are working for higher pay, and state’s median house- hold income is now on par with the rest of the nation — the first time that’s hap- pened since the 1980s. The state’s also remained largely insulated from Pres- ident Donald Trump’s ongo- ing trade disputes. Oregon’s economy largely depends on exports, with its biggest customers being China and Canada. CORRECTIONS: The East Oregonian works hard to be accurate and sincerely regrets any errors. If you notice a mistake in the paper, please call 541-966-0818. SUN AND MOON Klamath Falls 38/22 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2019 Sunrise today Sunset tonight Moonrise today Moonset today 6:36 a.m. 5:40 p.m. 3:08 a.m. 12:15 p.m. New First Full Last Mar 6 Mar 14 Mar 20 Mar 27 NATIONAL EXTREMES Yesterday’s National Extremes: (for the 48 contiguous states) High 90° in Llano, Texas Low -26° in Dunkirk, Mont. 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