D.C. cherry blossoms reach peak earlier than normal for 6th straight year

The Washington Post · last updated March 28, 2025 – 7:17 PM

D.C.’s famous cherry trees burst into peak bloom Friday, aided by abundant sunshine and three weeks of abnormally mild weather. The peak occurred several days earlier than the long-term average, as human-caused climate warming hastens the onset of spring flowering.

“PEAK BLOOOOOOOOOOOM!,” the National Park Service declared on X. “It took one more sunrise and warming temperatures, but we’re finally here. Come enjoy the splendid spring spectacle.”

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