cherry blossom peak bloom

The changing climate is playing a role on when cherry blossoms reach peak bloom in D.C. and around the world. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper reports.

The National Park Service announced plans to limit access to the Tidal Basin and surrounding monuments over fears large crowds could make the cherry blossoms a COVID-19 superspreader event. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the closures.

Spring comes early this year, and so will the cherry blossoms! The peak bloom projection for the cherry blossoms on the National Mall has moved up to March 21-24, according to the National Park Service. Peak bloom is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open, according to the NPS. The length of the blooming…