REMARKS 



The most marked characteristic of the weather during September 

 was the drought which prevailed during practically the whole month. 

 From the 6th to the 28th, not a trace of rain was noted, and prior to 

 that but two very small amounts were recorded. From the 1st of 

 June until the end of September, the precipitation at this station was 

 about four-sevenths of the normal. The accumulated deficiency for 

 the four months was about seven and one-half inches. A large 

 amount of hazy weather, probably due to forest fires, was also noted. 



Comparing the records with those of previous years, the following 

 are the more important features : The mean barometer was rather 

 high and the range slightly less than usual. The fluctuations were 

 generally small. More than the usual amount of wind was from the 

 south points of the compass. 



The mean temperature was about one and one-half degrees above 

 the normal, while the maximum and minimum records v.'ere both 

 close to the usual figures. 



The mean dew point was slightly lower than the normal, while the 

 relative humidity was higher than usual. 



The total precipitation was about 40 per cent of the normal, and 

 over three fourths of it occurred during a single shower near the 

 close of the month. 



The total wind movement was more than the September mean. 



The number of cloudy days was very small, and the amount of 

 sunshine considerably more than usual. An unusually fine display 

 of "Northern lights" was noted on the evening of the 29th. 



J. E. OSTRANDER, Meteorologist 

 R. C. LINDBLAD, Observer. 



