What Extreme Weather is Common in Kansas

Kansas is the home of Dorothy from The Wizard of OZ, so it goes without saying that tornado season is a real event in Kansas. When tornadoes do occur, neighborhoods are usually duly warned, so you and your family will have a chance to go to a safe place in the home. The best place to go is underground. Most homes and apartments in Kansas are equipped with basements. Apart from that, Kansas also can have extreme winter temperatures. If you are from an area where winters are not severe, you do well to ask neighbors and friends about how they survive the winter. During winter, it can be hard to leave your house. When the roads are iced over, it can be difficult and even dangerous to drive on them. Quite often, schools close when there is heavy snow, and offices close as well. You will need to invest in a good shovel or snow blower; after the snowfall, a clear path must be shoveled out for walking and for your car. The first snow can be fun, and it is also beautiful; after a few snowfalls, you might now find it so fascinating.