Weather forecast and local records for weekend snow
The National Weather Service expects sun and warmth in most areas with snow in parts of Washington, Oregon, and the Great Lakes. Area forecast calls for sun today with 40s, tonight mostly cloudy and colder, then clearing Monday. Wednesday rain or snow possible, highs in the 40s. Local records show weekend highs of 42 and 30 with low values of 22 and 7 and variable snowfall.
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Week of storms leaves 31 dead
A week of severe weather from Texas to the East Coast causes at least 31 deaths. West Virginia's heavy snow and icing disrupt transport and power, while Washington and New Jersey report outages and wrecks. The 85th Mummers Parade in Philadelphia is postponed for a second time.
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Government timber buy-out plan ready for public comment
The Agriculture Department unveiled a proposal to implement the Federal Timber Contract Modification Act. It outlines buy-out options for firms with unprofitable federal timber contracts and allows termination by paying a buy-out charge. No cost estimate given by Forest Service official Lloyd Olson.
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Great Lakes as national lab says EPA official
Chicago based EPA Great Lakes program chief Peter Wise argues the lakes serve as an early warning national laboratory for pollution. He cites limited 1985 funding of 4.1 million and the need to study chemical toxins, airborne deposits, and phosphorus pollution while nations monitor water quality commitments.
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