Rain on and off for most of the past week along with snow mid-week, with a total of 3.5", and some strong winds. Rain/precipitation total: 1.36"  Interestingly, some of the Forsythia shrubs had flowers on them this week and new growth noted on some perennials even with below freezing temps at night.  I also have a group of Violas still flowering. Birds are active in the gardens where I left seed heads out.  Streams and rivers are flowing higher than they have for weeks.