Stormy, I don't really know what normal is anymore, LOL. The past 2 years I've been growing Rjnveld's Early Sensation, and they've been in bloom at the end of January. I've read reports from other gardeners in the same zone of the same timing. I did see a couple of snowdrops and a Winter Aconite the other day, so at least something is blooming.
Polly, you're so right, we need Steve over here!