Evening star., 1933-02-10
SNOW IS PREDICTED
AS MERCURY R|SES|
30 Deaths Are Reported in
Other Sections of U. S.
II Low Last Night.

Washington and many other sections
OF the country today were shaking
loose the grip of the worst cold snap
of the Winter, but this city's outlook
for complete relief was far from bright
with the Weather Bureau predicting
increasing cloudiness this afternoon,
followed by snow late tonight or tomor-
row morning.
In other sections of the country a
: total of 80 deaths due to the weather
was reported
The Weather Bureau reported the
lowest temperature here last night was
a fraction below II, which, although
the wind of the preceding night was
abated, afforded slight relief. Today's
forecast was for slowly rising tempera-
lures until nightfall. Tonights mini
mum was expected to be around "a.
The extent of the snow to be ex-
pected In this section was not forecast,
but with it temperatures are expected
to take another tumble.
Sub-Zero in Mountains.
In the mountains nearby there was
still sub-Zero weather, with the lowest
S1ported this morning being recorded
at Thomas, w. Va, where the mercury
was at 4 below At Frostburg, Md,
the mercury stood at 2 above this
morning and at Cumberland at above,
with higher temperatures recorded
farther east.
The freezing temperatures that came
out of the north and west invaded both
: California and Florida, the Weather
Bureau reported. with untold damaga
to early fruit and vegetables. The
freezing temperatures did not extend
beyond Gainesville, Fla, but the I'm
perial Valley of California was re-
ported hard hit by the bitterest cold
in 81 years.
No casualties from the cold were re-
ported in Washington, not, even case
of injury from exposure being treated
at the hospitals.
Missions, however, again were filled
to capacity with men driven of the
streets for shelter.
Meanwhile many other parts ~ the
country and Canada were still N the
grip of the coldest weather Of thM VIM
ter and in some instances the toldest
weather on record.
20 Dead in Chicago.
Chicago counted total of % dead as
the city surveyed the effects Of the
coolest weather in "a years. Ohio
counted 9 dead, with thermometer
readings dipping down as low as IA be-
low zero; Iowa, 5; Michigan, 6, with a
temperature reading Of So below in the
upper peninsula region; Missouri, 6;
Wisconsin, 7; New Jersey, Kentucky
North Carolina, Minnesota and Ne
braska, each.
In the West and Southwest 13 were
known to have perished since the storm
began early this week. Five of these
were in Oklahoma, two in Texas, two
in Oregon and one each in Kansas,
Montana, Idaho and California.
Despite slow but steady moderation
In the icy blast, zero and SubZero read
ings held good in many sections, with
fires adding to the physical handicaps
Of the weather. Two women were
burned to death in their homes in
Wheeling, w. Va, and flremen in Chi
cago were called out to fight numerous
fires Including a million dollar grain
elevator blaze in the Goose Island dis
trict.
Traffic Mishaps Numerous.
The zero and subzero belt continued
to extend all the way from points In the
East to the mountainous areas OF the
West. Pittsburgh dispatches told of
zero weather in Western Pennsylvania,
with numerous traffic accidents on
snow-swept- highways.
One of Nevada's main arteries of
trayeEthe Lincoln Highway-was
blocked, hampering transportation of
food to districts believed to be badly in
need Of rations. 1t was 20 below at
Ely, New. The prolonged cold placed
livestock on the Western ranges In a
precarious position. Up in the rockies
the temperatures were moderating and
the weather man said further rise
might be expected.
Alaska, however, was reported to be
having unseasonably warm weather,
with the temperatures between 80 and
40 above all along the coast. Alaskans
were reported irked by the condition.
which resulted in the premature thaw-
ing Of trails and highways and making
travel uncomfortable and in many cases
hazardous.
New York today reported the record
low OF the year, with the mercury at 10,
with the previous low of IL recorded
yesterday morning.
The maritime provinces of Canada
reported gales, reaching at times a
velocity of 30 miles an hour. rearing
through the country, leaving tempera-
lures as low as So below. The high
winds were accompanied by tidal wave
at Sandy Point, Newfoundland, which
inundated the ground floors of resi-
dences and sent $50 inhabitants to
attics and roofs. Many coastal villages
were cut off from communication with
the outside as trees were blown across
wires and trains were delayed by bliz-
yards.
The first ice bridge of the season
formed at Niagara Falls and the frozen
spray covered trees and buildings