Really, you need more than the dates?

OK, the National Park Service said the peak should be April 8-12, but no one really knows. Indeed, the person who forecasted for many years retired so this is a rookie prediction. Even the seasoned old vet was sometimes off.

It all comes down to March temperatures. Given it snowed six inches yesterday, the blossoms sure aren’t getting an early boost. Early April sounds right.

Come on our spring photo tours with several dates for cherry blossom watching. Visit Capital Photo History Tours for more information. Half-priced tickets through Goldstar and Local Amazon are available through our website. After this winter, we all need to spend springtime outdoors.