In Kansas, summers tend to be hot and dry. Consequently, many people in Kansas spend their free time cooling off at recreational lakes, waterskiing and fishing. The fall season weather is cool and dry and a good time to enjoy the changing colors of vegetation. A tour in the local area, such as the Flint Hills as seen in Chase County, will provide a colorful display of both grasslands and woodlands. The Big Bluestem grasses turn red after the first frost and the Cottonwood trees turn yellow.
Winter brings much colder temperatures, with strong winds, ice and some snow.
As in most cold areas, people enjoy being next to the fireplace or stove. The central continental position and relatively flat topography of Kansas, create the conditions for strong winds. In the winter this creates a dangerous windchill factor and in summer, with high wind warnings keep boats off the lakes. Spring is always a welcome and beautiful time of the year, with the renewal of pleasant temperatures and flowering vegetation. My favorite time of the year is summer, when I can enjoy the sun and the local lakes.