The blossoms are on track to reach peak bloom in the first week of April.
Cherry blossom flowers visible at the Tidal Basin on March 23. By Jason Samenow Jason Samenow Editor and writer covering weather and climate Email Bio Follow March 25 at 2:46 PM With the recent onset of springlike weather, Washington’s famed cherry blossoms’ buds are inching ever closer to the promised land of peak bloom.
Wake the kids and call the neighbors - IT'S PEDUNCLE ELONGATION, PEOPLE!!! #BloomWatch #StageFour #TwoMoreToGo #snicker pic.twitter.com/ZSW4EqkKM6 Before achieving peak bloom, the blossoms must pass through the “puffy white” stage, the fifth of six in the cycle. At this stage, the flowers begin to open. Usually, this happens about four to six days after peduncle elongation.
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