When to Expect the Famous Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms to Reach Peak Bloom

Despite the lingering snow and ice across the northern U.S., spring is definitely in the air for the bulk of the country. This means that it is getting closer to the peak of the cherry blossom bloom in Washington, D.C. When will these brilliant pink buds reach their peak this year? Read on for the latest predictions, as well as information about other locations around the U.S. to experience this spring rite of passage.

Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms Expected to Reach Peak Bloom at the End of March

Tourists heading to Washington, D.C. at the end of March may be treated to a beautiful display of colors as the famed cherry trees reach their peak bloom. The National Park Service (NPS) recently released its official peak bloom forecast for the Yoshino cherry trees that dot the landscape of the nation's capital, providing updated guidance about when the colors will be the most vivid.

It was a harsh winter for Washington, D.C, but the signs of spring are finally arriving. Peak bloom is defined as when approximately 70% of the Yoshino blossoms are open. The peak dates change each year, driven by the preceding weather patterns.