Tuesday Cherry Blossom Updates - April 3rd

All this week, Urban Atlas will be giving daily updates of the status of the Cherry Blossoms, as well as some of the day's pictures.

Today's Cherry Blossoms

The weather remained tough for Cherry Blossom viewing - today the weather was cloudy and was between between threatening to rain to lightly raining. However, the blossoms continue their march towards opening.

According to the National Park Service - we have reached the bloom period; 20% of the Yoshino trees are now in full blossom.

The bloom period has begun, meaning 20% of the Yoshino trees are at full blossom. Peak bloom, occurring when that figure reaches 70%, now projected for April 5-8, thanks to last weekend's warm temps. Keeping an eye on gusty winds tomorrow, enemy of the blossoms! #CherryBlossomDC pic.twitter.com/huB8QcOaoQ

— National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) April 3, 2018

Tomorrow: Be dressed for extremely variable weather and wind

The Washington DC weather remains super-variable - it will be warm early - reaching 70, but in the afternoon the temperatures will drop quickly.

DC: Don't be caught in the cold tomorrow. In the morning, you may think you don't need a jacket when you head out. It may hit 70 midday. But temperatures then drop 20 to 30 degrees during the afternoon/evening. pic.twitter.com/Ze3jZh4yrz

— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) April 4, 2018

Also be prepared for significant wind gusts tomorrow as well.

A strong cold front will cross the area on Wednesday with wind gusts up to 50 mph possible into early Wednesday evening. A Wind Advisory (brown shading) is in effect: https://t.co/VnQiO4r9pL #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/HlHsK7fSdh

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) April 3, 2018

Cherry Blossoms in the Snow?

It's a possibility for Saturday morning.

NEW: Wet spring snow is possible this Saturday in Washington region: https://t.co/st5eRP6P3j

— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) April 3, 2018

Cherry Blossom's Competitors - Magnolias

Cherry Blossoms aren't the only beautiful tree that is blooming - Magnolias are in bloom too!

@capitalweather magnolias are still the undisputed queens of spring right now! pic.twitter.com/5wuALwtvvd

— Jenn W (@jenn_wurz) April 3, 2018