I like to have an actual winter in my winter.

Well, we already had that. Several nights below freezing. My hibiscus plants look awful. But the lilacs will be better for it.

Seriously, we need more rain -- had a little earlier this week, but we're seriously dry so far. It could still rain in March, though -- I've seen it happen.

Oh, and we often have weather like this in July, too. ;)