Washington Cherry Blossoms Set for Early Peak Bloom

Unseasonably warm weather accelerates cherry blossom stages, with peak bloom expected between March 18 and 19.

The National Park Service reports cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin in Washington have reached Stage 5, indicating peak bloom is imminent.
Warm weather has expedited the blooming process, with this year's peak bloom potentially ranking as the third earliest on record.
Visitors are already enjoying the blossoms, with peak bloom expected to occur between Monday and Wednesday of next week.
The average peak bloom date has advanced six days over the past century, attributed to human-caused climate change.
Despite the early bloom, the National Cherry Blossom Festival will continue to offer events and activities through April.