A COLD SNAP.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 740, 23 June 1923, Page 5

A COLD SNAP.

SNOW ON THE RANGES,

Following the mild weather experienced of late, yesterday was bitterly cold and snow could be discerned this morning on the high ranges to the south-east of the town.

While on the whole the days were fairly good for the show, considerable rain foil ai night, and Mr T. I!. -Moore, of "Wainiaraina,," Terrace End, has recorded the following figures:—Tuesday, .36; Wednesday, .CS; Thursday, .23; and Friday, .28. The heavy traffic on the showgrounds tore up the grounds considerably, while the football playing area, as a result of the heavy demands upon it, is at present in a muddy state. The cold snap' yesterday resulted in a fall of snow for an hour iasi evening at Masterton, the first fall there since 1918. A Dunedin telegram state.- that there lias been heavy rain in the town and a snow storm in Otago Central. All the sports at. Dunedin were postponed. COLD NIGHT PREDICTED. The Government meteorologist telegraphed to-day;—The indications are for variable and strong breezes prevailing at times. The weather will probably be cold and changeable, and the night will probably be very cold with frosis inland. The barometer has a rising tendency.