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2016 Cherry Blossom Watch

The latest information, updates, and photos of Washington DC's cherry blossoms in 2016. The bloom was earlier than average, with peak bloom falling on March 25.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Fall 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: Fall 2016 Edition

The cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are also looking very colorful at the moment, but not in the way they’re best known for. Many of the leaves are turning an orange or reddish brown, making for quite a pretty sight all the way around the water’s edge.

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 16, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update (Kwanzan Edition): April 16, 2016

The Kwanzan cherry blossoms along East Potomac Park, Hains Point, near the George Mason Memorial, and the FDR Memorial are all out and looking wonderful.

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 9, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update (Kwanzan Edition): April 9, 2016

Thanks to the wintry weather we’ve had recently, most of the Kwanzan cherry blossoms still aren’t blooming.

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 7, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update (Kwanzan Edition): April 7, 2016

The Kwanzan cherry blossoms around East Potomac Park and the FDR Memorial haven’t fully popped yet, but it’s possible to find some scattered flowers out.

Photographers Taking Photos of Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

Reader Photos 2016 // Part 2

Photos of 2016’s bloom of the cherry blossoms that were submitted by Cherry Blossom Watch Readers. Part 2 of 2.

Photographer Taking Photos of the Cherry Blossoms

Reader Photos 2016 // Part 1

Photos of 2016’s bloom of the cherry blossoms that were submitted by Cherry Blossom Watch Readers. Part 1 of 2.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 2, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: April 2, 2016

The cherry blossoms are mostly done now. There are a few late stragglers still hanging on despite the rain, but strong winds tonight and tomorrow morning will likely be a knockout punch.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - April 1, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: April 1, 2016

There are still flowers on the trees, even if they’re well past their prime. At least there are until the rain and wind rolls in over the next few days.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 30, 2016

Ultra-High Resolution Panorama of the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin

An ultra-high resolution 3-gigapixel panorama of Washington DC’s Tidal Basins with the cherry blossoms in bloom.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 30, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 30, 2016

The trees are still looking lovely. When you get a up close you can certainly see that they’re in transition. But from a distance they still look great and are holding up well.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 29, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 29, 2016

There’s still plenty to see at the Tidal Basin. Yesterday’s rain and wind did take a toll, but the trees are holding up quite well so far.

Cherry Blossoms Washington DC March 24 2016 01 340x175 - Timelapse of Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Blooming

Timelapse of Yoshino Cherry Blossoms Blooming

Timelapse footage of Yoshino cherry blossoms blooming. It captures about a week of their development leading up to full bloom.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - DATE, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 28, 2016

It’s a wet, rainy morning. While the rain will clear out soon, we’ll then be getting wind. Combined, they’re going to knock more petals off the trees.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 26, 2016

Cherry Blossoms in 360°

For those who aren’t able to make it in person this year, here’s a 360° interactive video I shot early this morning at several spots around the Tidal Basin.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 26, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 26, 2016

It’s a sparkling spring morning at the Tidal Basin, and the cherry blossoms and the crowds are out in force.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 25, 2016

NPS Says Cherry Blossoms Reached Peak Bloom Today

The NPS said this afternoon that peak bloom was reached today, March 25.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 25, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 25, 2016

The Yoshino cherry blossoms are in full bloom right now, and it will be prime viewing through at least the weekend.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 24, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 24, 2016

It looks like we might hit peak bloom later today, and it’ll be prime viewing now through at least the weekend.

Silhouette of the Statue of Thomas Jefferson at the Jefferson Memorial

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 23, 2016

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day for cherry blossom viewing. Not all the tree are in full bloom yet, but they’re getting close.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 22, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 22, 2016

More flowers are coming out, and it won’t take much for them to starting popping en masse now that we’re heading into warmer weather.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 21, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 21, 2016

It’s a cool morning at the Tidal Basin, but ended up being a clear sunrise. The blossoms are still taking their time with slow & steady progress.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 20, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 20, 2016

It doesn’t feel much like the first day of spring, but there are more cherry blossoms popping. It’s still a minority, but more and more are coming out each day despite of the cold weather.

Cherry Blossom Watch Update - March18, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 18, 2016

It’s another beautiful morning at the Tidal Basin, and since yesterday it has become much easier to find flowers starting to pop.

Lincoln Memorial

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 17, 2016

The indicator tree is in full bloom, and there are handful of others that are just starting to pop. But the vast majority of the trees aren’t flowering yet.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 15, 2016 - Indicator Tree

NPS Revises Peak Bloom Forecast Again

The National Park Service has revised their 2016 peak bloom forecast for a second time.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 15, 2016 - Single Tree Example

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 15, 2016

It’s another cool and drizzly morning at the Tidal Basin. The indicator tree has more flowers coming out but still has many more to go before it reached peak bloom.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 14, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 14, 2016

It’s cool and damp at the Tidal Basin, but the very first blossoms are starting to pop on the indicator tree.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 13, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 13, 2016

Even in the past few days there’s been some clear development as the buds race through their development thanks to the unseasonably warm weather.

Jefferson Memorial in Under Threatening Skies in Washington DC

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 11, 2016

We’ve had record-setting warm temperatures the past few days, and it’s accelerating the development of the cherry blossom buds.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 9, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 9, 2016

It’s a sunny, still, and spring-like morning on the Tidal Basin. Yesterday the peak bloom forecasts were moved forward. Here’s how the trees look today.

Martin Luther King Memorial with Cherry Blossoms

NPS Revises its Peak Bloom Forecast

The National Park Service today revised their 2016 peak bloom forecast in light of forecasts of very warm weather this week and next.

Cherry Blossoms Reflected on the Water

Washington Post Capital Weather Gang Issue Peak Bloom Prediction

The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang have issued their prediction for the 2016 cherry blossom peak bloom.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 2, 2016

NPS Issues First Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Forecast for 2016

At a press conference this morning the National Park Service issued their first cherry blossoms peak bloom prediction for 2016.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - March 2, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 2, 2016

It’s a sunny but cold and windy morning on the Tidal Basin. I’ve also included some photos of how the so-called indicator tree is progressing.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - February 28, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: February 28, 2016

It’s a gorgeous spring morning with hardly a cloud in the sky. With the month almost done we’re tracking at right around average temperatures for the month.

Tidal Basin Washington DC - February 21, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: February 21, 2016

We’ve had a bit of a mixed bag with the weather, but overall we’re still tracking much warmer for the month than last year.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - February 14, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: February 14, 2016

It’s bitterly cold out, but it’s a sparkling clear winter morning at the Tidal Basin.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms with Washington Monument - February 7, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: February 7, 2016

Most of the snow has gone from around the Tidal Basin, and the cherry trees don’t seem any worse for wear after making it through the Snowzilla blizzard.

Park bench next to the Tidal Basin with Snow - Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - January 26, 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: January 26, 2016

The cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are sitting amongst deep snow, and the Tidal Basin itself is frozen over.

Cherry Blossom Watch Update - 13 January 2016

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: January 13, 2016

Temperatures have been seesawing, but the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are still very much in winter mode.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms December 30, 2015

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: December 30, 2015

I’ve had a number of people ask whether the cherry blossoms are blooming early because of the warm weather. So I decided it was worth a visit to the Tidal Basin for some new photos.

Washington DC Cherry Blossoms - 23 November 2015

Cherry Blossom Watch Update: November 23, 2015

There are still a few more leaves to come down on the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin, but for the most part the branches are bare as the trees settle in for the winter.

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