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Spring frosts
Posted: Wed 13/09/2006 21:07
by tich
Already down to 3C with clear skies and little wind in Chch this evening. Monday and Tuesday both started with frosts (out on BP as well as Chch), so I guess horticulturalists are on alert around here and in several other parts of NZ. (MetService has put out a warning for them) Well at least we should be getting several mild sunny days from tomorrow.
Posted: Wed 13/09/2006 21:15
by TonyT
There have been several in the last few days. Its still early for most growers, so only unusually heavy frosts would be of concern at present. Its frosts later in October or November which cause the problems, ie the late frosts.
Posted: Thu 14/09/2006 13:23
by Willoughby
Some big frosts in Hawke's Bay this morning, helicopters took to air and wind turbines were turned on according to a ZB report.
http://www.harvestnz.com/w.cgi?hsn=1122
Waiouru cold down to -3°C
Posted: Thu 14/09/2006 21:16
by NZstorm
I guess that would be Kiwi fruit bud burst they are protecting.