"Early Peak: DC's Cherry Blossoms Reach Near-Record Bloom in 2024"
TL;DR
Washington, D.C.'s cherry blossoms have reached near-record early bloom, matching the second-earliest peak bloom in over a century due to a warm winter. The National Park Service announced the peak bloom, attracting over 1.5 million visitors to the Tidal Basin. The blossoms usually appear at the end of March, but this year's warm winter caused them to bloom about a week early.
Topics:nationenvironment#cherry-blossoms#environment#national-park-service#peak-bloom#tidal-basin#washington
- Washington's Cherry Blossoms Reach Near-Record Early Bloom The New York Times
- DC cherry blossoms are officially in stage 5 WUSA9.com
- Visiting cherry blossoms at DC's Tidal Basin: 4 things to know for peak bloom NBC Washington
- Cherry blossoms from D.C. to Japan are hitting earlier peaks due to climate change, data shows Axios
- Cherry blossoms in full bloom for 2024 in DC WBAL TV Baltimore
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