I'm down by Raleigh & my daffodils broke through the ground before Christmas. Now they're about 6 inches tall & trying to form buds. We'll see if they survive this week & actually bloom. They were about a month early this year, so I'm a bit concerned. Even my pansies are a bit droopy thanks to this cold snap.

Thanks for sharing your insights. I, too, love winter for the exact same reasons. <3