It's almond blossom season here in Northern Kahleeforneeya, and the scent is in the air...I live within a mile of several thousand almond trees...
Here's a couple of pics I took 2-3 years ago:
The closest thing we get to snow
http://www.whodah.com/albums/Almond-.../aae.sized.jpg
My lilacs are budding and setting blooms already too...
(from last year)
They should be in full bloom in a couple of weeks.