The cherry blossoms in D.C. have reached the final stage: peak bloom. The National Park Service said Friday the cherry blossoms have reached the last stage of bloom a day earlier than the predicted peak bloom dates of March 21 to March 24.
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Peak bloom is defined as the day when 70% of the cherry blossoms surrounding the Tidal Basin are open. Many National Cherry Blossom Festival events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 measures to flatten the curve. So, the Trust for the National Mall has set up a bloom cam that lets you see the Tidal Basin awash in a burst of pinks and whites. For those who plan to see the cherry blossoms in person, the National Park Service is urging visitors not to climb the trees. On Friday, the trunk of one of the Yoshino trees broke under the weight of climbers.
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More importantly, the Park Service said that those who still plan to visit the Tidal Basin should make smart decisions and follow the guidance set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on social distancing and other measures to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases. And if you’re planning to take public transportation, Smithsonian and Arlington Cemetery Metro stations are closed. The transit agency said Metro is for essential trips only. Find out the schedules of local transit agencies.
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