THE WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 70, Issue 259, 19 August 1950, Page 6

THE WEATHER

FROST HINDERS THAW

Following a frost of 12.8 degrees in Ashburton this morning, the snow in the town showed only'slight signs of thawing, in spite of bright sunshine. A cold northerly breeze had an adverse effect on temperatures. Yesterday the thermometer rose to 36.6 degrees, with the minimum at 25.2 degrees. Rain to the extent of 69 points fell during the 24 hours to 9 o’clock this morning. Other readings taken this morning were: Earth temperature 36.1 degrees, barometer reading 29.96 inches. 1 Snow in Domain Because of the snowfall the representative Rugby match between the touring Golden Bay-Motueka team and Ashburton which was to have been played on the Domain Oval was transferred to the No. 1 (top) ground. Owing to the frost this morning the snow on this ground showed little signs of thawing, so, with the aid of a tractor equipped with spikes, Rugby Union officials loosened the snow in the hope that it might melt, hut at noon only a slight thaw had set in. 1 The Domain was a scene of several minor spills this morning. Along the shingle tracks routes had been made yesterday by cyclists, but these had frozen this morning, and cyclists exercised the utmost caution. Practically all the roads in the town have been completely cleared, but lawns and gardens were still well coated although a thaw had set in. FAIR TO CLOUDY OUTLOOK (P.A.) . WELLINGTON, This Day. The Government Meteorologist, at noon to-day, issued the following statement regarding the weather: — General situation: A shallow depression is centred near the East Cape and a trough of low pressure is advancing over the South Tasman. The forecast for the east coast of the South Island from Blenheim to Oamaru to midnight to-morrow is:— Moderate winds from a northerly quarter predominating, with weather fair and day temperatures rising, but frosts to-night in sheltered places. Further outlook; Fair to cloudy. SUN AND MOON Sun rose to-day, 7.17 a.m.; sets, 5.53 p.m. Sun rises to-morrow, 7.16 a.m.; sets, 5.54 p.m. First Quarter, August 21, 3.35 a.m. Full Moon, August 29, 4.17 p.m. Last Quarter, September 5, 1.53 a.m. New Moon, September 12, 3.29 p.m.