THE WEATHER.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15561, 10 April 1916, Page 9

THE WEATHER.

A TOUCH OF WINTER

Very remarkable weather extremes liavc prevailed during tho last few days. Friday was beautifully fine, with n gentle sou'-'west breeze., By Saturday morning, liowever,*tho breeze broke into a blizzard, and for a period wild, wintry weather prevailed, so much so that the big patriotic garden party at Sir George Clifford's residence, Fcndalton, was postponed. Later i n tho day the sky cleared, and tho afternoon was sunny, but cold. Tho cold became more intense on Saturday evening, and a fairly heavy frost was discovered yesterday morning, 5 degrees being registered. Tho day turned out gloriously fine, and quite hot in the afternoon, after tho wind had changed from the south to tho east. ~

Shortly after 9 a.m. on Saturday Lyttclton was struck by a strong southerly gale, bringing with it showers of cold rain and sleet, and causing a cessation of all waterside work while it lasted. Its effect was very noticeable. Horses refused to face the gale, and, in one instance, a horse with a cart attached was turned to the rightabout, despite the efforts of its driver. Tarpaulins were also lifted from the railway trucks, and torrents of stormwater from the hillsides poured down the gutters into tho harbour. A party coming to Lyttelton in a launch from Port Levy had a trying time. The force of the galo struck the little craft like a. hammer, and causcd it to rock in an alarming manner. The women on board were terrified, but, luckily, the launch was under capable control, and landed the party without accident. As a result of tho cold visitations, the passengers who arrived by yesterday's ferry steamer witnessed a beautiful sight the hills along the coast being thickly coated with snow and sleet. (nnrcc iCCnTTiTIftV TTTTHTI k\t \

(rRESS ASSOCIATION" TZLEGRAII.) WELLINGTON, April 9. A boisterous southerly, accompanied by sleety showers, prevailed yesterday, lint quietened down during tho night, which turned cold. To-day was fine ' but chilly.