“I'm looking forward to not having the ice and bad driving conditions, but I'll miss the snow because it's part of Kansas in winter.”

— Lauren Imel, nurse, Lawrence

“Yeah. There are still going to be those horribly cold days when you have to run in and out of everywhere, but as long as we get a few where you can go outside and enjoy yourself.”

— Brian Russell, psychologist/lawyer, Lawrence

“Yes. I'm thinking it will be a lot easier to get up in the morning if it's not as cold.”

— Tara Eck, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“I'm ecstatic. I'm definitely not a cold-weather person whatsoever, so I'm thrilled.”

— Christina Silin, Realtor, Overland Park