A “Rise,” with dry air, and cold increasing in summer, indicates wind from northward; and if rain has fallen, better weather is to be expected.

A “Rise,” with moist air and a low temperature, indicates wind and rain from northward.

A “Rise,” with southerly wind, indicates fine weather.

A STEADY BAROMETER,

With dry air and a seasonable temperature, indicates a continuance of very fine weather.

A FALLING BAROMETER.

A “Rapid” fall indicates stormy weather.

A “Rapid” fall, with westerly wind, indicates stormy weather from northward.

A “Fall,” with a northerly wind, indicates storm, with rain and hail in summer, and snow in winter.

A “Fall,” with increased moisture in the air, and the heat increasing, indicates wind and rain from southward.