I have never seen a winter like this one. We always get a "January thaw" here in southern New Brunswick, Canada, but not one that lasts over a month. We went from three feet of snow in open ground to none, even where it was piled up along driveways to five or six feet. Of course, in preparation for St. Pat's festivities, starting at 2PM today, we got snow last night and expect freezing rain and flurries all weekend.