The National Park Service on Wednesday announced that the predicted peak bloom for cherry blossoms would occur between March 19 and March 22, which is five days later than the original forecast last week. Officials cited recent temperatures, the progression of the blooms and the seven-day forecast.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Local News Alert Wed., Mar. 08, 2017 2:30 p.m.     Peak bloom date for cherry blossoms pushed back The National Park Service on Wednesday announced that the predicted peak bloom for cherry blossoms would occur between March 19 and March 22, which is five days later than the original forecast last week. Officials cited recent temperatures, the progression of the blooms and the seven-day forecast. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | World | Health/Science/Environment | Sports | National | Entertainment | Politics | Economy/Business. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Politics | Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Business | Local Crime/Safety | Local Weather. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to unsubscribe, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071