Washington, DC is experiencing earlier spring onset with temperatures rising. Cherry blossom peak expected after March 15 despite emissions increase. Shrubs and flowers blooming early, with some areas behind schedule. Spring arrival in DC shifted 13 days earlier since 1981.
In Washington, DC, spring is coming 13 days earlier now than it did in 1981. It has shifted forward from March 18 to 5. See this report from @Harry_Stevens and check how spring has changed in your town ⤵️ https://t.co/rYO5R4Na5a
Incredible chart: Spring really is coming earlier in most of the USA. Less snow means the ground can absorb heat sooner. That's why trees and flowers are blooming earlier. This explains why peak DC cherry blossom time is on track for ~March 23 now. (Chart by @Harry_Stevens) https://t.co/DpG8FmC8o0
As you have noticed - shrubs are leafing & flowers blooming early! For some, more than 20 days early, and even record early! (It's interesting a few pockets are actually behind schedule in Florida and south ). More warmth this week before a big cool down next! @TWCAlexWallace https://t.co/8CUUP7Nhwf
It hit 87°F on March 13, 1990 in Washington, DC. Despite more than a trillion tons of emissions, much urban heat island warming and record climate hoax hysteria, the high today is forecast to be in the low- to mid-70s -- pleasantly warmer than average but not close to a record.… https://t.co/6mSNCiFJ9T
Reminders on cherry blossom climate hysteria: 1. The earliest date for peak cherry blossoms in WashDC was March 15, 1990 -- 34 years ago. 2. Despite more than a trillion tons of emissions since 1990, cherry blossom peak is certain to occur after March 15. 3. Emissions have… https://t.co/hVZXT7rHd5