SNOW AT TAIHAPE

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1027, 18 July 1930, Page 16

SNOW AT TAIHAPE

NINE INCHES DEEP IN PARTS CARS LEFT ON ROADSIDE From Our Own Correspondent TAIHAPE, Thursday. On© of the heaviest falls of snow that has been experienced in Taihape for some considerable time took place yesterday afternoon, being preceded by a severe hailstorm and heavy rain. Snow commenced falling at 3 p.m.. increasing in intensity an hour later and finally ceasing at 5 p.m, by which time the main street was covered to a depth of three inches. Reports from the country districts disclose the fact that the snow was nine inches deep in some parts. The inclement weather affected the roads to such an extent that several farmers who had motored to Taihape in the morning were unable to return home. Some who tried were forced to abandon their cars on the roadside. In the Taoroa and other districts, telegraph posts have fallen, and until such time as repairs have been effected a number of settlers will be unable to use their telephones. The weather was fine today and by noon much of the snow had thawed. There is every prospect of a frost tonight.