The sun is shining, and the temperature is mild — in short, perfect weather for visiting the cherry trees on the Mall, which just so happen to be in peak bloom as of Monday.
After several years of rotten blossom weather, pleasant conditions are coinciding with peak bloom, which means the flowers could be around for an extended period this year. We might even be able to enjoy Washington’s famous trees this weekend.
This year’s April 1 peak bloom is very close to the average date of March 31 over the past 30 years. Last year, peak bloom occurred April 5. The April 1 peak bloom is within the window the Capital Weather Gang predicted in early March.
Best year for Washington DC cherry blossoms that I’ve seen in decades. No icy, windy weather like some recent years (even a small tornado in 2017) & a nice stretch of perfect viewing days before & after peak bloom. #cherryblossom @capitalweather @caitlinrothfox5 @CherryBlossFest pic.twitter.com/YxUHRblxBh
— C on the scene (@Conthescene) April 3, 2019
Photographers take pictures of cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin as the sun rises, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Washington. @spann @stormhour @yourtake @capitalweather @SteveRudinABC7 @JimCantore @JustinWeather@PoPville pic.twitter.com/UfecMo5kgx
— Harrison Jones (@h_jonesphoto) April 3, 2019
Inspiration in the form of Yoshino cherry tree. #CherryBlossomDC @capitalweather @amelia_draper @PoPville @aCreativeDC @nbcwashington @wusa9 @202Creates @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/RkV7U2Keae
— Lynn Hoverman (@LAHoverman) April 3, 2019
