Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

elleng

(130,126 posts)
Mon Mar 13, 2023, 03:38 PM Mar 2023

Cherry blossoms are probably about a week from peak bloom.

The buds have already reached “peduncle elongation” and we’ve bumped our peak bloom forecast forward by several days.

The weather in Washington has turned chilly but its cherry blossom buds — aided by unseasonably mild weather in February and early March — may be within a week or so of peak bloom.

Because the buds are so far along so soon, we need to bump our peak bloom forecast forward by several days. We now predict peak bloom will occur between March 19 and 23, instead of between March 25 and 29. Our initial forecast was based on computer model projections for more intense and enduring cold weather than we’re actually experiencing.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/03/13/cherry-blossoms-peduncle-elongation-peak-bloom-forecast/?

7 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Cherry blossoms are probably about a week from peak bloom. (Original Post) elleng Mar 2023 OP
I am so envious! MontanaMama Mar 2023 #1
me too. And got about another 5 inches all of yesterday. We have trouble getting riversedge Mar 2023 #2
Visit DC IronLionZion Mar 2023 #5
One of the prettiest sight on the planet. 3catwoman3 Mar 2023 #3
I've only been to DC once jmbar2 Mar 2023 #4
A nice welcome home for your Osprey! SheltieLover Mar 2023 #6
60+miles away from DC! elleng Mar 2023 #7

riversedge

(69,708 posts)
2. me too. And got about another 5 inches all of yesterday. We have trouble getting
Mon Mar 13, 2023, 03:48 PM
Mar 2023

into the woods to tap the maple trees. But sap not flowing well anyways--it is too cold. It will be a bad season for maple syrup this year in mid WI.

3catwoman3

(23,812 posts)
3. One of the prettiest sight on the planet.
Mon Mar 13, 2023, 04:30 PM
Mar 2023

We lived in the DC area for 8 years, during my husband’s final tour of duty as an Air Force pilot. He was stationed at Andrew’s.

Seeing the cherry blossoms in person is like walking around inside a Monet painting.

jmbar2

(4,828 posts)
4. I've only been to DC once
Mon Mar 13, 2023, 04:50 PM
Mar 2023

Many years ago on an overnight business trip, but it was cherry blossom time and it was stunning. DC is an incredibly beautiful city overall.

However, I had the worst allergies EVER while on that trip! Does DC tend to be a big allergy city?

Thanks for all the nice photos...

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»District of Columbia»Cherry blossoms are proba...