Peak bloom occurs when 70% of the blossoms of the Yoshino cherry trees, the most common type along the Tidal Basin, are open.

According to the National Parks Service, peak bloom typically lasts for several days and the exact dates can vary each year.

although passengers will have to wait until next year until they can take a driverless ride around the nation's capital city. For now, Waymo's robotaxis will continue to map Washington's streets ...