Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Changed: Blossoms Expected April 3-6

New Dates For Peak Bloom
USA, Washington DC, Cherry tree in blossom with Jefferson Memorial in background
USA, Washington DC, Cherry tree in blossom with Jefferson Memorial in background

WASHINGTON -- If cherry blossom season is your favorite time of year, be sure to update your calendar. The National Park Service today pushed back its projected peak bloom to April 3-6.

The new dates are in line with the Capital Weather Gang's forecast of April 5. Previously, NPS predicted peak bloom March 26-30.

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