We had a break in the rain and did a trip to the Washington Park Arboretum.  This is a La Nina year but it has been warm.  We had a freeze in early December and some snow at Christmas but otherwise it has been moderate to warm.  But it has been very very wet with temps around 40 degrees and dark cloudy days. But you tell it has been warm since the flowers are a little ahead of schedule

Lot of lovely witch hazel in bloom – also very fragrant

Early Rhododendron

Witt Garden and Arboretum from previous winters

Washington Park Arboretum– January 25, 2015
Winter in the Arboretum – February 18, 2013
Taste of Spring – January 19, 2010
Seattle Arboretum – January 25, 2008
Winter Witt Garden – March 2, 2007