THE WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 305, 8 October 1935, Page 4

THE WEATHER

BENEFICIAL fall of rain.

SHOWERS THROUGHOUT COUNTY

A beneficial fall of rain was experienced in most parts of the Ashburton County yesterday afternoon and last evening after the wind had swung .-from the north-west to the south. Showers of varying length have refreshed the country, hut were not sufficient to give the gx*ound the soaking it required. Only four points of rain have been registered in Ashburton since September 15, and with .a succession of sunny days and warm, drying winds the countryside has become somewhat parched. Farmers at the stock sale today expressed their pleasure at having last evening’s shower, even though it was so light. In most districts a good fall is needed.

Only 15 points were recorded in Ashburton, but at Mr W. S. Strange’s Tinwald property the rain gauge registered 45 point's overnight. The temperature fell yesterday afternoon, anti conditions were showery until the evening. This morning bright sunshine prevailed again, but there was a cool breeze from the south. The barometric pressure this morning was 30.04 inches, a considerable rise having taken place in the last 24 hours. Extreme temperatures yesterday were 64.6 degrees and 33.7 degrees, and one degree of frost was recorded this morning.

TO-DAY’S FORECAST.

(Per Press Association.)

* -WELLINGTON, This Day. The Government Meteorologist, at noon to-day, issued the following statement regarding the weather:— General inference: The depression reported yesterday now lies to the east, and an anti-cyclone extends from the Tasman Sea. on to the Dominion. The forecast for the east coast of the South Island from Blenheim to Oamaru is as follows:—

Moderate to strong but decreasing south-westerly winds. Weather mainly fair, but a few isolated showers on the coast. Cold temperatures, with inland frosts to-night. Seas rather rough, but decreasing.