Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-01-10
UNUSUAL CHANGE IN ARIZONA
 WEATHER

section, exceptionally LOW fcaulhs' were recorded between the 22d ana 3Ist. Following arc thc ranges Al Flagstaff from a maximum of DO de grces on the 10th to minimum of
 II degrees on the 22d 23d, and 3Othi at Phoenix, from maximum of ~ de grccs on tnc 9th. to minimum or 2o d' grees on the 2ith; nt Tucson, from maximum of 7l degrees on the 5'h, to q minimum of 2l degrees on the "ith; at Yuma. from maximum Of 12 degs. on the sth, to q minimum "f 3b degs' on the 2sth. Precipitation was general over the territory un inc llth. l2th, 18th. 2ist. and 22d. The total amount of precipitation. m inches, as sevcrally reported. to date, are: Flagstaff, 0.63 inch, departure -l l.32 inches Phoenix, O.5s, departure --O2s: Yuma. 0.3O departure, -1iG. The number of rainy days averaged over the south ern, and q over the northern sccton. The ground was covered with snow during the entire month over the north crn, sections. There was much less snowfall in the San Francisco and Bradshaw ranges than during the pre- ccding month; reports to date indicat ing m average depth of 12 to 20 inches over the former, and five to II inches over the latter, range. Many of the southern exposures on the noun. tains are bare. Heavy to killing frosts were numerous over the central and southern counties
 The frozen condition of the soil. and the thick covering of snow, over the northern counties was such that farm work of all kinds was entirely sus. spcnded. A large acreage of wheat barley. and oats was planted in the southern counties. when the soil was in good condition. The fall plantings showed splendid growth. Some few fields of alfalfa received their eighth cutting Gathering of the late corn and sorghum crops was completed. The low temperatures and killing frosts during the last half of the month retarded the growth of vcgct ables to a great extent. Bcets. onions, radishcs. spinach, lettuce. cndivc. wa. ter cress and celery are being marketed in large quantities. Orange picking was at its height toward the close of the month. and shipments to eastern markets continued brisk. Grape fruit and lemons of good quality, are yield. ing largely. The bulk of the olive crop has been picked; the picking process IS progressing satisfactorily: {: very much oil K being rendered. The quality of the yield of dates has not detcrioratcd.
 Stock did not thrive well over the northern sections. Immense herds were driven from the snow clad hills 'o the more southcrly and less altitn d'nons sections of the territory, for all winter grazing. Stock is in cx. 'oiient condition throughout the cen. tral and southern sections, where n decided improvement in the ranges is noted. New growth of grass has sprung up rapidly under the combined Influence of the generous rainfall and copions sunshine. The shipment of cattle, both 10 the eastern and western markets, is very much on the increase. the supply not being equal to the de. mand therefor. In some localities milch cows are very scarce.
 All river beds within the streams oi Arizona contained n steady flow of water, at varying heights, from one Foot to five feet, throughout the month. condition not noted within many years past. The prime eause of 'h'S run on was brought about by the heavy snows during the first decade of Inc month, over the upper catchment basin melting slowly. This volume 1 or water was further augmented by m heavy vnowfalI and n,b, rainfall, on the 2lst and 22d. which produced secondary, though slipb, rise m The streams. Irrigation water | was plentiful Water service tbrou,b. put the different systems of canal dams '"" ''''hes was maintained at rcgu. 1 "S intervals, and very much of the "a'cf, Tor the lack of s,orago capacity was allowed to flow gufwari.
 REV CARLISLE P. B. MARTIN.
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