Massive crowds gathered at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to witness cherry blossom trees at full bloom.

Peak bloom has been cut short for the District’s signature pink and white blossoms. In a post on the X platform Tuesday, the National Park Service (NPS) said Monday night’s storm blew many cherry blossoms off the trees,

Road closures from the annual Cherry Blossom races will shut down tourist hot spots in the District this weekend.

The Potomac, Maryland, native’s quinceañera isn’t until mid-May, but she was intent on taking photos for her 15th birthday celebration during the few days when cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin of the nation's capital reach peak bloom.