NPS forecasts DC cherry blossom peak bloom within March 29, April 1
WASHINGTON, March 14 (ZFJ) — The National Park Service (NPS) predicts that the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall will reach peak bloom between March 29 to April 1, with exact timing dependent on actual weather conditions.
Peak bloom is defined as the day when 70% of the cherry blossoms are open. According to the federal announcement on March 5, the blossoms typically remain on the trees for 7-10 days.