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Cherry Blossom Watch Update: March 12, 2015

Tidal Basin, Washington DC

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossom Watch Updates / 2015 Cherry Blossom Watch
Last updated about 5 years ago / Originally published about 6 years ago

DC Cherry Blossoms in 2021

No peak bloom forecasts for 2021 have been issued yet.

It seems increasingly likely that DC will still be under COVID-19 restrictions in spring 2021 while the cherry blossoms are blooming. The Washington DC area is currently assessed at a very high risk level. So it's shaping up to be a good year to follow along from afar from the safety and comfort of your home.

It’s a beautiful spring day out. Warm, sunny, and only a very light breeze. It’s the first time the area has been snow and ice-free for a while now.

Mostly, that is. The Tidal Basin is still doggedly clinging to its layer of ice. But the ice is now wafer thin and on its last legs. A few more days of warmer temperatures and the water will finally be clear for paddle boating (which is theoretically scheduled to open for business this weekend).

The Washington Post‘s Capital Weather Gang has today issued their own peak bloom forecast, predicting that peak bloom will fall sometime in the window of April 9 through 13, “centered on April 11.” (You can read a detailed explanation of their reasoning here.)

That’s in pretty close agreement with the National Park Service’s peak bloom forecast issued last week: April 11-14. Both forecasts are for reaching peak bloom significantly after the historical average of April 3-4, thanks to a winter that turned very cold and quite snowy.

Here are some shots of how their looking as of lunchtime today. And, as always, you can find the latest predictions on the peak bloom forecast page.

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

Cherry Blossoms - March 12, 2015

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By David Coleman

Page last updated about 5 years ago

Latest Development Milestone

Winter Dormant
Green Buds
Florets Visible
Extension of Florets
Peduncle Elongation
Puffy White
Peak Bloom
Green Leaves
Fall / Autumn

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Comments

  1. Amy says

    March 17, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Thank you for this update! I’ve also made hotel reservations to come up from Florida to see these trees and enjoy the festival with my boyfriend. We are keeping our fingers crossed hoping to see these lovely pink trees in bloom for Easter Weekend! Please give more updates soon! ♥

    Reply
    • Jim dundas says

      March 18, 2015 at 6:58 am

      Is the latest prediction April 12

      Reply
      • David Coleman says

        March 18, 2015 at 9:54 am

        The current NPS forecast is for peak bloom to fall sometime during the period April 11-14. More details here.

        Reply
  2. Eric says

    March 17, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Thanks for the uptades. We will be in DC during the Easter weekend. Just booked our hotel. We will keep our fingers crossed. Please Mother Nature, not too much frost!

    Reply
  3. JOnathan says

    March 17, 2015 at 11:55 am

    It’s been 5 days. Any updates?

    Reply
    • David Coleman says

      March 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      Aiming for a new update post tomorrow. The buds move relatively slowly in these early stages so no dramatic changes in them to see just yet. No changes in the peak bloom forecasts. Latest ones are here.

      Reply
  4. Len Huyn says

    March 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Thanks for the update, I am hoping it will be around Apr 3rd weekend. Please keep updating when that day comes.

    Reply
    • David Coleman says

      March 17, 2015 at 9:39 am

      As we get closer I’ll be posting updates more frequently.

      Reply
  5. Jim dundas says

    March 16, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Please send list of places to stay

    Reply
    • David Coleman says

      March 16, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Here are some ideas.

      Reply
  6. Elaine says

    March 12, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Thanks – I’m keeping a close watch as I will be in Washington for Easter weekend – and the main reason we are coming is for the cherry blossoms! Will be crossing my fingers for an early bloom.

    Reply

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