Of all the places to see cherry blossoms in Seattle, the University of Washington is the most iconic. Every spring, local Seattleites and out-of-town visitors mingle with university students on The Quad to take pictures of the flowering trees. The university was named one of the top places to see cherry blossoms in the country. There’s even the annual U District Cherry Blossom Festival that lets businesses in the neighborhood join in on the fun with cherry blossom-themed treats.
The big question on everyone’s minds when mid-March approaches is: When will the University of Washington cherry blossoms bloom? The bad news is that, as with all things related to nature, there’s no guaranteed timing. The good news is that you can see the bloom status for yourself by checking the University of Washington’s cherry blossom livestream.
Whether you want to be sure the flowers are in bloom before making the trip to The Quad or you’re too far away to see them in person, the cherry blossom livestream will keep you in the loop.
See the cherry blossoms’ status for yourself in the livestream below:
Not in bloom yet? They should be blossoming by the final week of March. You can watch this video of the university’s cherry blossoms from 2020 to see what to expect.
The University of Washington has more campus webcams that you can check out, including a livestream showing a scenic view of the shores of Lake Washington and a livestream of the University’s Red Square.