The famous cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., have reached peak bloom, putting on their annual display around the Tidal Basin in West Potomac Park.
"Recent warm weather pushed the blossoms into overdrive," the National Park Service said on Thursday morning. "Glorious clouds of white and pink cherry blossoms now ring the Tidal Basin, creating a splendid spring spectacle."
Experts initially predicted peak bloom would occur between March 29 and April 1, but a burst of warm weather in recent days sped up the process, including three consecutive days with highs in the 70s. Typical high temperatures in mid-March are in the upper 50s.
Peak bloom occurs when about 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open.
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