US Capital Cherry-blossom Forecast Updated

The U.S. National Park Service has revised its cherry blossom forecast for Washington, predicting the pink blooms will be at their peak next week. Nearly 1,700 cherry trees lining the U.S. capital's Tidal Basin, a scenic spot near many national monuments, burst into color each spring in a display of floral fireworks. The Park Service provides a "cherry blossom cam" to view the spectacle. The timing of the blooming cycle is very much affected by weather, however, and can...

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