90 mr. a. w. preston’s meteorological notes. 
VIII. 
METEOROLOGICAL NOTES, 1904. 
(From observations taken at Bradestone House, Brundall, 
Norfolk.) 
By Arthur W. Preston, F. R. Met. Soc. 
Read 28 th February, 1905. 
January. 
Dampness and dulness, which had been the prevailing 
meteorological characteristics of the earlier part of the winter, 
continued throughout this month, which, beyond some slight 
morning frosts, gave but few winterly traits. For the seventh 
January in succession the mean temperature was above the 
average, although less so than in 1902 and 1903. Frequent 
barometric depressions passed over the country during the 
first half of the month, but an anticyclone, with maxima of 
about 30.70 ins., prevailed in the third week. Rain fell on 
twenty days to a total of less than the average, but no snow 
was recorded. 
February. 
Down to the 22nd day the barometer continued in a very 
low state, and there were frequent depressions, accompanied 
by heavy rains. It was the wettest February in this vicinity 
since 1881. South-westerly winds generally prevailed, and 
gales occurred on the 12th, 13th, and 21st. The last week 
was winterly, with snowstorms, but the frost was not very 
severe. 
March. 
The month was a good average one, both rainfall and 
temperature being in close agreement with normal conditions. 
There was but little barometric variation until the last week, 
