Before You Go: D.C.’s Record Cold May Delay Cherry Blossoms

Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the U.S. and the world flock to the nation’s capital to see the iconic cherry blossoms in full bloom on more than 3,000 trees surrounding the Tidal Basin. The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on March 20, but three months of record cold in Washington may delay the peak bloom. See when you should plan your trip.