THE WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 69, Issue 79, 13 January 1949, Page 4

THE WEATHER

RAINFALL OF 15 POINTS Fifteen points of rain were recorded during the 24 hours preceding 9, o’clock this morning. To-day in Ashburton was cool but fine, with occasional periods of sunshine. The maximum and minimum temperatures at 9 o’clock were 60 and 47 degrees, compared with 78 and 56.4 on Tuesday. The earth temperature to-day was 61.4 against 65.2 yesterday. The barometer this morning had risen from 29.78

THE OUTLOOK IMPROVING (P.A.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The Government Meteorologist, _at noon to-day, issued the following statement regarding the weather:— General situation: A complex depression is crossing northern New Zealand. An anti-cyclone . extends from the South Tasman on to the South Island.

The forecast for the east coast of the South Island from Blenheim to Oamaru to 0 p.m. to-morrow is <*» follows:-

Light to moderate south-east winds Isolated showers north of Christ church, otherwise mainly fair; temperatures cool. Further outlook: Improving.

SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun rose to-day, 5.13 a.m.; sets, 8.6 p.m. Sun rises to-morrow, 5.14 a.m.; sets, 8.5 p.m. Full Moon, January 15, 9.59 a.m. Last Quarter, January 22, 2.07 a.m. New Moon, January 29, 2.42 p.m. First Quarter, February-G, 8.05 p.m. High tide on the County coast tomorrow: Approximately 3.39 a.m. and 4 p.m.