Washington D.C.'s famed blossoms, a gift of Japan in 1912, have begun blooming and are only step away from peak bloom, as per the NPS.

The cherry blossoms in the US capital, Washington, DC, have started to bloom, marking the early signs of spring. Peak bloom, when 70% of the blossoms are open, is expected to occur between March 28 and 31, according to park officials. The exact timing may change depending on the weather. Cold or warm temperatures can speed up or delay blooming.