REMARKS 



During the month of February unusually cold weather was 

 much in evidence; the first half of the month, especially hav- 

 ing a number of days showing temperatures below zero. The 

 precipitation was comparatively light, but the absence of any 

 warm days allowed the sleighing to continue in fair condition up 

 to the close of the month. While the amount of sunshine was 

 rather large, it did not appear to have any effect on the general 

 temperature. 



The records of the several weather elements show a number of 

 features of interest when compared with the normals for this 

 station. 



The mean barometer was about one-tenth of an inch below the 

 normal, while the range was practically normal. The fluctuations 

 in pressute were generally large, and extended over considerable 

 periods. Both the maximum and minimum pressures were more 

 than two-tenths lower than usual. The number of gales was 

 large, and two showed pressures indicating velocities in excess of 

 50 miles per hour ; several of the gales were from the south com- 

 pass points. 



The mean temperature was three and one-half degrees below 

 the normal, and minimum was about eight degrees lower than 

 the average minimum for February. On the 12th the average of 

 the hourly temperatures was nearly zero. The maximum tem- 

 perature was about five degrees lower than usual for this feature, 

 and occurred near the end of the month. 



The mean dew point was quite low, while the relative humidity 

 was considerably above the normal. 



The total precipitation was not more than one-half the normal, 

 and was about equally distributed between rain and snow. No 

 storms of marked severity were noted. 



The number of hours of sunshine was large, and only five 

 cloudy and overcast days were noted. 



J. E. OSTRANDER, Meteorologist. 



W. P. SAUNDERS, Acting Observer. 



