Peak Cherry Blossom Dates Moved Up

The National Park Service has revised its predicted peak blooming period for Washington's famous cherry blossoms, to April 1-4 from April 3-8. The change was made, as the Post explains, after this weekend's gorgeous warm weather sped up the blooming process. The overall blooming period was also revised just a bit, to March 28-April 9, from March 31-April 11.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on Saturday, and runs through April 11.