Washington's Famous Cherry Trees Blossoming Soon

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Washington in the spring to see the cherry blossoms bloom. The buds on the trees can survive chilly temperatures but need warm days to burst open with their white or pink flowers. But because of fluctuating spring temperatures, it is not always easy to predict when the trees will bloom. As we hear from VOA's Deborah Block, it appears this year's flowers may come out a bit earlier than usual.