There’s still plenty to see at the Tidal Basin this morning. Yesterday’s rain and wind did take a toll, but the trees are holding up quite well so far.
From a distance, they still look wonderful. It’s only when you get a very close that you can see that they’re definitely on their way out now. Most of the petals that were blanketing the ground after the rain yesterday have scattered in the wind, so the evidence isn’t quite so obvious. There are more green leaves appearing now, but they’re still overwhelmed by the pink flowers.
If you head down to today, you won’t be disappointed. There’s still a lingering breeze this morning that should die out later. And the sun is out, with a beautifully clear sky. Parking is relatively easy, and while there are more people out today than yesterday morning, it’s still not crowded by any stretch.
Photos From This Morning
Here’s a sense of what you can expect to see if you head down to the cherry blossoms today.
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louisa says
March 30, 2016 at 12:16 amThank you so much for these day to day updates, i appreciate them so much!
i bought tickets earlier in february to come see the cherry blossoms and back then the forecast was for late march early april, i am a little disappointed that I missed the peak bloom (my flight is tomorrow night and i get in on the 31) but seeing your photos each day gives me hope that i will still see some remnants when i get there!
David says
March 30, 2016 at 9:34 amSo far they’re holding up well. I have some new photos in today’s update.
James says
March 29, 2016 at 9:17 pmHow about this Friday, 4/1? I have booked flights from LAX, arriving IAD in the evening of Thursday 3/31. I am wondering if I should cancel the trip?
Thanks a lot for your wonderful updates and photos. I love this site. If I cannot make it this year, I will book flights later and come next year.
David says
March 30, 2016 at 9:33 amIt’s going to be a bit touch and go because of the weather rolling in on Thursday. I have more on this topic in today’s update.
sam says
March 29, 2016 at 8:15 pmwhat are your thoughts on saturday’s blossoms?
David says
March 30, 2016 at 9:32 amI’ve included a section in today’s update on this that should help.
Wanjie Li says
March 29, 2016 at 7:42 pmHello,
Me and my wife plan on bringing our dog over this weekend. Anything left at that point? There is rain Thursday and Friday I think
David says
March 30, 2016 at 9:37 amYes, the forecast is for wet conditions Thursday night through Friday and then wind on the weekend. More on this question in today’s update.
sam says
March 29, 2016 at 7:01 pmDo you think it’d be worth making the trip from new york city on saturday?
Thanks for your help.
David says
March 30, 2016 at 9:35 amHard to say with certainty, but the weather that’s rolling in isn’t going to help. More in today’s update.
Sarah says
March 29, 2016 at 4:46 pmDo you think it will be worth heading over tomorrow early morning? Will anything be left at that point?
David says
March 29, 2016 at 4:50 pmI expect there to be a lot of flowers left. They’re past their prime, of course, but there’s still plenty to see. Still, cool conditions overnight will help.