Spring in January?

This winter has been almost without snow so far, and the temperature hasn't been too bad either. 8 degrees C has not been unusual (if you don't believe me, look up this official weather-site and look for Bergen). In fact, yesterday I found the sallow above starting to bud, and today I found the hazel below almost ready for action.

I suppose we will have snow more than once after this, but at least there is now hope!