“I've got some stuff left over from last year, but I need to buy scrapers for some of the cars and probably some salt.”

— Ed Wilken, air traffic controller, Lenexa

“No. But I work at an elementary school, so whenever there's ice on the road I'll be staying home.”

— Kathy Traylor, secretary, Overland Park

“I did buy some salt last night to clear the driveway. I've got a shovel and everything, but unfortunately I don't have a license right now.”

— Matthew Mitchell, landscaper, Lawrence

“I think so. I'm from Chicago, so I think I'm ready for it.”

— Nathan Dixey, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence