Just as Laura Nyro predicted nearly 50 years ago: "Baking out in December's heat"

December Heat Tricks Flowers Into Putting On Spring Display.  (The New York Times, 12/24/2015)

Across the region, this uncharacteristically warm winter has flower beds springing to life. Daffodil bulbs in suburban gardens are sending up tender green periscopes. And in city parks, roses are showing their plumage against Christmas tree backdrops.  

It is not normal.