WEATHER REPORT

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21746, 31 March 1936, Page 17

WEATHER REPORT

OFFICIAL FORECASTS [THE FE«g Special Service.] WELfjNGTON. March 30. Hie DominiAi Observatory’s wpather recast for Canterbury and Marlborough, issued fat 5 p.m., and'dealing w :th the 24 Pfours following the time vf jrsue. is as. follows: Strong south-westerly winds, of gale force at first in exposed positions, but later moderating and veering gradually to west and north-west. An occasional shower or two probable at first, and possibly hail in places; but weather improving. Seas rough to rough oil shore. The official Dominion forecast is:— Weather cold, changeable, and squally, with passing showers in many places, but mainly in western districts, and the southern portion of the South Island. Conditions improving tomorrow. The last of the present series of Intense westerly depressions is classing New Zealand today. A slight anti-cyclone extends across the north Tasman Sea, and northern New Zealand, but pressure is again falling over Tasmania. Winds-Moderate to strong southwesterly to westerly, of gale force in many places, but decreasing to-morrow and later turning to northerly about and south of Cook Strait. Seas <Nt w Zealand waters)— Rough ■ f > high on the West Coast and offshore south of Castlepoint; elsewhere rather rough to rough. Eastern Tasman Sea—Strong but moderating south-West winds, veering to westerly and later north-westerly in the southern half; seas rough. CHRISTCHURCH WEATHER Except for a short time in the middle of the day, when there was a light shower of rain, the Weather in Christchurch yesterday was mild and .> tinny, with a moderate wind from the west. The total rainfall was one point There was almost a frost in the morning, the recording on the grass being 32 degrees. The baronletter rose throughout the day, and at 5 p.m. was at 29.490 inches, and was •till rising. At 1 o'clock this morning the sky was cloudy, and there was a southwest wind. The temperature was S3 degrees. The barometer, rising steadily, registered 29.71 inches. Meteorological observations taken at the Magnetic Observatory, Christchurch, at 9.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on March 30;- - 9.30 a.m. 3 p.m. Barometer 29.440 29.490 rising, rising slowly. ThermometerDry bulb . 57.5 56.8 Wet bulb . .. 46.5 46.9 Max. prev. 24 hours 67.8 Min. prev. 24 hours 39.6 Max. in sun .. 136 123 Min. on grass .. 32.0 Max. during day .. Humidity per cent. .. 37 40 Wind .. W. S.W. mod. fresh. Cloud (0*10) . i 9 9 Rain .. 0.01 nil. 1936. 1935. Rainfall to date .. 14.25 in. 3.03 in Observations taken up to 1 a.m. on March 31, at “The Press" Office;— 9 p.m. I a.m. Barometer 29.61 29.71 rising. Thermometer .52 52 Max. for 24 hours ended 9 p.m. -. 61.2 Min. tor 24 hours ended 9 p.m. 39.6 Rainfall .for 24 hours ended 1 ! a.m. -"T ! .Oin Rainfall lor March, 1936 6.09 in Rainfall for March, 1935 I.oßin Rainfall for March, 1934 l.lOin Sunshine recorded on “The Press” recorder—Yesterday—Before noon, 2 hours 35 minutes; after noon, 2 hours 40 minutes. Total for year to date, 468 hours 15 minutes. Total for corresponding period last year, 521 hours 50 minutes. Total for corresponding period, 1934, 528 hours.

OFFICIAL REPORTS

IN OTHER PLACES

Auckland—Tlie weather was boisterous yesterday. A fresh south-west wind made the temperatures cold, and there were frequent light showers. The barometer showed very little movement, being practically steady at 29.78 in, Wellington—Yesterday there was a strong and squally north-west wind; but the weather was otherwise fine and clear. The minimum temperature on Sunday night was 52 degrees; the maximum yesterday was 61.9 degrees. Dunedin—Though the sun shone brightly yesterday morning, there were threatening clouds in the sky, and a south-westerly wind of almost gale force was blowing. The barometer remained low all day, the reading being MJiOia early in the evening.

SUN, MOON, TIDES (Standard time. For New Zealand summer time 30 minutes should be added.) Bun—To-day: Rises, 6.14 a.m.: sets, 5.54 p.m.

To-morrow—Rises, 8.15 a,m.; sets, 6.52 p.m. '_.'..,_. Phases for the Month Full moon—March 8, 4.44 p.m. Last quarter—March 16, 8.5 p.m. New moon—March 23, 3.44 p.m. First quarter—March 30, 8.52 a.m. High tide at Lyttelton-To-day, U.O a.m., 11.28 p.m.; to-morrow, 11.55 a.m., -- p.m.

Station. Wind. Weather. Norfolk Island, S., light, Bar. Ther. clear Cape Maria van Diemen, S., moderate, fairly 30.05 78 clear, slight swell Auckland, S.W., fresh. 29.97 64 cloudy East Cape, S.W., moderate, fairly clear, slight 29.83 65 swell Gisborne, W„ moderate, fairly clear, smooth 29.63 67 sea Chateau Tongarlro, S., 29.60 66 light, overcast Cape Egmont, W., high wind, fairly clear, very 29.70 43 rough sea Napier, S.W., light, fairly 29.75 61 dear, slight swell Wanganui, W.. high wind, fairly clear, very rough 29.61 65 sea Farewell Spit, W.S.W., 29.68 60 fresh, clear, rough sea Stephen Island, N.N.W., moderate, clear, mod29.65 58 eratc swell Cape Campbell, W., moderate, fairly clear, 29.50 60 rough sea Westport, S.W., gale, passing showers, hail, 29.46 61 rough sea Greyrnouth, S.W., strong gale. hail, . heavy 29.71 50 swell Akaroa Lighthouse, W., light, overcast, mod29.71 50 erate swell Nugget Point, N.W., high wind, rain, very rough 29.49 55" swell Bluff. W.S.W., gale, passing showers, high 29.43 45 swell I'uysegur Point, S.S.W., gale, passing showers, 29.56 49 very rough swell Chatham Islands, S.W., fresh, overcast, rough 29.79 47 .rwell 29.38 58 Sydney, E„ light, cloudy 30.03 73 Hobart. N„ light, cloudy 29.77 62