Colder D.C. temperatures this week could prolong cherry blossom blooms

Zoom in: Stumpy's farewell tour, aka peak bloom, hit Sunday — several days ahead of initial predictions and two weeks sooner than typical.

• This comes as March clocks in as the second-warmest recorded amid a general trend of warmer springs due to climate change.
• However, much of this week will likely be in the 50s, with temperatures dipping into the low 30s at night.

😃 Good news: Since temps aren't predicted to hit freezing, the colder weather will probably be helpful, instead extending our time with the fluffy blooms.

Flashback: Almost half of the blossoms were lost in 2017 thanks to a late frost, per the National Park Service.

The bottom line: No need to bum rush the Tidal Basin with your ring lights, Blossom Hive — it seems we'll have more time with the blooms than expected.