The Yoshino cherry trees at the Tidal Basin have reached stage the last stage before peak bloom, puffy white blossom

The famed cherry blossom trees are making their way toward peak bloom in D.C. Here’s a look at their progress.

The peak bloom date is defined as the day when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Peak bloom varies annually depending on weather conditions. The most likely time for peak bloom is between the last week of March and the first week of April.