When Arkansas City gutters fill up
Trees common in the region, including green ash, hackberry, cottonwood, eastern red cedar, and ponderosa pine, drop material onto roofs throughout the year. Spring winds blow cottonwood fluff and green ash seeds onto the roof, while fall brings heavy leaves that peak around late October. Winter brings freezing nights and likely snow, though ice dams in gutters are not an issue here. Grit and dust deposited by high plains winds combine with fallen foliage to form thick mud. We recommend routine gutter cleaning at least twice a year, spring and fall, to protect your home. A late fall gutter cleaning removes accumulated foliage before winter snow arrives.