Weird winter here too. We usually say "it's been a cold winter" or "it's been a warm winter". This year it has been both. After three blizzards in a row, it rains, then it's minus 30 something wind chill for a week, then it's plus zero and raining again. Then freakin cold, then rain...
Weather is always unpredictable so I try not to read much into it. However, it seems like I'm using the "weird" word every year.
On a lighter note. I love the west coast, Tam. Ocean and Mountains The best of both worlds. I'd take a year of volcanic ash & eruption if it would mean that we end up with a "real" ski hill within decent driving distance.
