Unofficial start of spring?

It is march 1st and I declare this the start of spring! Problem is that we are getting snow right now and expect to receive 4 to 8 inches by the end of the night. Cold temperatures on the way as well so not so spring like. We have had a good couple of days with near to above normal temperatures for some good hikes with the boys so can't complain too much. Gotta start to plan our garden plantings this year and maybe start some slower seeds to help get the spring feeling in the house. Boys are growing strong and really look forward to some playground stuff soon after this storm goes through and melts...