Residents experience typical Kansas weather
The calendar says "spring" but "old man winter" had a different idea.
After mild winter weather, Marion County residents experienced one more blast of winter that included cold temperatures, sleet, and a light dusting of snow.
Most of the northern part of the county, including Marion, Hillsboro, Durham, Lehigh, Lost Springs, Lincolnville, and rural areas were without electricity either Sunday night or Monday morning due to line problems by Westar Energy. By Monday afternoon, residents had electricity.
At press time, less than an inch of snow had fallen in most of the county.
A collective sigh of relief could be heard throughout the county Saturday when rain showers soaked fields that were in near-drought conditions, and bringing an end to fire dangers — at least for now.
Areas throughout the county reported one to two inches of rain.
Marion County Commission lifted a burn ban that had been in effect for 10 weeks. Numerous grass fires occurred throughout the county during the extremely dry conditions, burning hundreds of acres. Fortunately, there was no substantial loss of property or injuries.
The forecast calls for continued cooler temperatures and a chance for more moisture throughout the week.
