THE WEATHER

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 71, Issue 37, 23 November 1950, Page 6

THE WEATHER

FROST FOLLOWS RAIN

Following 29 points of most welcome rain in Ashburton overnight, the heaviest frost for November since 1946 was experienced this morning. Although the reading this morning was 6 degrees, by some freakish factor no damage to gardens has been reported. The 1946 reading was 6.8 degrees and the previous heaviest was in November 1940 when 7.5 degrees were registered. Readings taken at 9 a.m. to-day were: Maximum thermometer 57.2, minimum 34.2, earth 57.2. The barometer reading was 29.65 inches. There were 3.25 hours of sunshine yesterday.

OUTLOOK FAIR • (P.A.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The Government Meteorologist, at noon to-day, issued the following statement regarding the weather: General situation: An anti-cyclone is centred over the Western Tasman and there is a depression to the south and east of New Zealand. The forecast for the east coast of the South Island from Blenheim to Oamaru to midnight to-morrow is: Moderate variable winds, tending south-westerly to-morrow and freshening; weather fair to-day, becoming cloudy to-morrow, with showers spreading from the south; temperatures moderate. Outlook for Saturday: Fair. SUN, MOON AND TIDES Sun rose to-day, 4.57 a.m.; sets, 7.38 p.m. Sun rises to-morrow, 4.57 a.m.; sets, 7.39 p.m. Full Moon, November 25. 3.14 a.m. Last Quarter, December 3, 4.22 a.m. New Moon, December 9, 9.28 a.m. First Quarter, Dec. 16, 5.56 p.m. High tide on the County coast tomorrow: 4.17 a.m. and 4.35 p.m.