Winter?

I shouldn't be complaining. The weather here has been spectacular for about a month with a few days of "reminder" winter weather, but where is the "real" winter? It's supposed to be cold, not nearly 60. My plum tree has flower buds on it. I hope it doesn't actually bloom or there'll be no plums this year when it finally freezes. The bulbs have started out of dormancy, so I'm glad I switched to late season bulbs a few years ago so that they at least have a chance of perfect bloom.
Mum complained on our walk today that it was "a bit chilly" and I had to remind her it was still winter. I guess this is what we have to expect from global warming. I'm not one of those people that are in denial about it.