Peak Dates for Cherry Blossoms Moved to April

The estimated 2013 peak dates for the DC Tidal Basin cherry blossoms will be later than originally projected, the National Park Service announced Tuesday morning.

The reason: Colder-than-normal temperatures the past few weeks in March, including Monday’s snow showers.

The new estimated peak dates are April 3 – 6.

The initial estimate for cherry blossom peaks was March 26 – 30, which forecasters had projected based on a relatively warm February and early March.

The peak dates are based on when approximately 70 percent of the blossoms are open. This year’s peak dates now match up with the average peak date of April 4.

To make sure you do not miss the peak bloom, the National Park Service has created a live web cam of the Tidal Basin.