NORTH ISLAND STORMS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21844, 5 July 1934, Page 12

NORTH ISLAND STORMS

TRAFFIC BY ROAD AFFECTED ISOLATION OF THE CHATEAU Heavy snow storms swept over the central plateau of the North Island yesterday, providing the climax to several days of severe winter weather. Auckland itself, in the early morning, felt the whip of the storm, which, in the National Park area, assumed the proportions almost of a blizzard. Until after eight o'clock in the morning a moderate gale swept heavy rain and hail squalls over the city. Later the weather moderated, but, i'l spite of bright sunshine, conditions remained cold throughout the day. Further south the country was held fast in the grip of winter. The snow which fell in the National Park area has resulted in the isolation of the Chateau and nobody can leave the building or gain access to it from outside areas. From Taumarunui south to Taihape falls of snow were experienced, in some cases the heaviest for many years. Severe conditions were also experienced in the Manawatu district.' . There was no interruption to rail traffic on the Mam Trunk line, but several roads in the National Park and King Country''districts were blocked. From several districts it was reported that further falls of snow are likely, with the prospect of considerable interference with road traffic. 1