The weather: It can get really cold in winter - frosty mornings, and really hot in summer we got up to 47 - 48 degrees summer just gone and most days during summer average 38-40 degrees, other times of the year the weather is very nice it can be windy from about september to october.
I cant tell you much about schools as my little one is too young judging by friends opinions they are ok - there are plenty to choose from - as for raising kids there my husband and I were both raised in the area and it was fine for us but I think everywhere you have the same issues if you know what I mean.
You have a mix of people but that is the same everywhere too.
Have you been there before maybe go stay for a weekend and see what you think.
There are lots of little towns nearby which are great too - might want to check those out.