THE WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 68, Issue 137, 22 March 1948, Page 2

THE WEATHER

CHANGEABLE WEEK-END The heavy drizzle that fell throughout the day in Ashburton on Saturday resulted, in 40 points of rain being registered at the Domain. This is the heaviest fall since February 24. Eiffelton experienced 66 points on Saturday. There were 1.5 degrees of frost on Saturday night. Yesterday was fine and warm, the sun shining for 9.7 hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures yesterday were 70.0 and 51.0 degrees against 54.0 and 32.4 on Saturday. The barometer this morning measured 29.72 inches and the earth temperature 56.6 degrees, while yesterday they were 29.79 inches and 54.7 degrees respectively. OUTLOOK FAIR • V The Government Meteorologist, at noon to-day, issued the following statement regarding the weather:— General situation: *An anti-cyclone centred in the North Tasman Sea extends on to New Zealand, and pressure is low to the southeast of New Zealand. The forecast for the east coast of the South Island from Blenheim to Oamaru to 5 p.m. to-morrow is as follows: Fresh south-west winds on the coast to-day, becoming variable to-morrow; weather fair to fine; cold night and moderate day temperatures. ' Further outlook: Fair. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun rose to-day, 6.35 a.m.; sets, 6.40 p.m. Sun rises to-morrow, 6.36 a.m.; sets, 6.39 p.m. Full Moon, March 25, 3.10 p.m. Last Quarter, April 1, 10.25 p.m. New Moon, April 1.0, 1.16 a.m. First Quarter, April 17, 7.42 a.m. High tide on the -county coast tomorrow, 1.48 a.m. and 2.11 p.m.