The University of Washington’s cherry blossoms are preparing to bloom. Cold weather delayed the blooming of the university’s iconic cherry trees, but the school’s arborist said that they are on track to reach peak bloom at the beginning of April. Peak bloom is determined by when 70% of blossoms have emerged. Currently, the blossoms are at less than 10% bloom. They are expected to reach 10% bloom March 20. The trees typically reach peak blossom the third week of March, so this year's timeline is just a few weeks later than usual. The 29 cherry trees line the university’s Quad and have drawn visitors from all over the region. In 2020 and 2021, the campus had fewer people visiting the blossoms due to COVID-19 restrictions. To help visitors plan trips to see the cherry trees in peak bloom, the UW has created a cherry blossoms visitors’ page. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/uw-cherry-trees-expected-blossom-april/281-c8577a47-b6d6-4288-8224-025c1736f2b9