The wait is finally over for our first measurable snowfall in most of Kansas. We had a storm move through about 2 weeks ago that dropped 1-2 inches of snow in western Kansas, but this latest storm affected everyone in the state. The area of Kansas that didn't get much snow was in the southwest, but most areas in southcentral, central, and northern Kansas had anywhere from 4-7 inches.
Subzero temperatures don't happen that often in Wichita. If we get to subzero temperatures Wednesday morning, it will be the first time since December 8, 2005 that we've had a negative temperature. Before that, Wichita had a spell of almost 10 years without subzero temperatures.
The snow is great for the wheat crop and good moisture for Kansas. If you melt down the 4-7 inches of accumulation, you'll find it turns into about .10-.20" of liquid, which isn't enough to end the drought. But, it is enough to erase the fire situation for a little while and it's a start. Something is better than nothing, right? Millie loves the snow. If I throw it up in the air, she bites at it and loves to roll around in it. Thank goodness I don't have to bundle her up like you do with kids. This is when that thick coat of hair comes in very handy.
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