Cherry blossom “snow” lay sprinkled across the ground Thursday after the previous night’s rain and thunderstorms shook petals and blossoms loose, but plenty of the soft pink flora still adorned the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., come morning light. While park employees say there may not be much time left to see them, the Yoshino cherry blossoms remain in full bloom for the time being as tourists and residents try to plan visits for this season’s scenic views.
The “peak bloom date” is the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open, and it, as well as the length of the blossoming period, is heavily dependent on the weather conditions.
