This helpful article will show you when the cherry blossoms bloomed in 2024, in addition to daily updates (with photos + videos) from 2024. This Portland cherry blossom tracker supplements our popular guide on Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in Portland.
When Will the Cherry Blossoms Bloom in Portland?
My predictions for peak bloom for 2024 are based on conditions from last year. Read on for weekly updates, photos and videos! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, always happy to help!
March 1, 2023: All of the trees are showing buds and one tree had about three cherry blossom blooms. With the sunnier weather coming to Portland more blooms will start popping open this week.
Based on what I’m seeing out there now, I’m predicting we won’t see peak bloom happen for the Portland cherry blossoms for another 14 days.
Photos from March 7, 2023
A rainy day in the City of Roses but the cherry blossoms are starting to show. It’s still too early to see them in full glory, but I’m guessing next week will be great. About 15% of the buds are turning into blossoms and the trees are definitely getting more colorful. Check back next week for more photos.
Photos taken March 12, 2023
We strolled down to the waterfront for sunset and the cherry blossoms appear to be approaching peak bloom, we’re getting so close!
I think this weekend will be great for seeing cherry blossoms at the waterfront. I’m guessing they might even be past peak by next weekend, so try get out there very soon.
Photos taken March 16, 2023
As of March 16, 2023 – we’re at PEAK bloom! It was so beautiful this morning I couldn’t stop taking photos, but nothing beats experiencing the cherry blossoms for yourself. Hope you can make it out this weekend!
For more on Portland’s cherry blossoms read my full guide here: Local’s Guide to Cherry Blossoms in Portland.
2024 Portland Cherry Blossom Updates
UPDATE FEBRUARY 28TH, 2024: Some cherry trees are starting to show blooms in sunny areas. Nothing really happening at the waterfront yet. Prediction holding strong for peak bloom the week of the 15th.
UPDATE MARCH 4TH, 2024: More cherry trees are coming into bloom with the sunny days we’ve been having over the last week. This raises my level of confidence on my prediction of peak bloom for the week of the 15th!
UPDATE MARCH 9TH, 2024: Folks, the recent cold snap has thrown us for a loop! As a recent commenter pointed out, the buds aren’t showing the same progress this time of year as they did in 2020. I’m revising my forecast accordingly and pushing back one week.
UPDATE MARCH 17TH, 2024: Exciting news – the cherry blossom trees are clearly getting ready to bloom! I spotted a few blooms this morning, which means the rest will follow soon. Even more exciting, there’s sunshine in the forecast toward the end of next week, which should force the buds open.
UPDATE MARCH 19TH, 2024: The blossoms at the waterfront are coming out! Nowhere near peak bloom yet but next week is looking to be the week. I’ll keep you posted in the next few days.
UPDATE MARCH 24TH, 2024: I visited the cherry blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park and took some photos & videos (below). The blooms are starting to pop! My best prediction is next week for peak bloom.
UPDATE MARCH 26TH, 2024: The blooms are looking great. I recommend visiting if you’re in the area for a beautiful display. Peak blooms could be as early as March 29th if the weather cooperates!!
UPDATE MARCH 29TH, 2024
The cherry blossoms are basically peak! If you’re around I highly recommend going down to the waterfront to soak it all in. As long as the strong wind (like the one we experienced yesterday) doesn’t threaten the buds, we should be in for a peak blooms for all the whole week.
My best guess is peak will be tomorrow or the next day, tapering off slowly from there. I will try to get down there soon to grab some more up to date photos – stay tuned!
UPDATE MARCH 31st, 2024
The cherry blossoms are at peak! At long last we’ve arrived!! I’ve shared some photos below for you to see – it’s absolutely gorgeous out there.
This year’s peak is a full two weeks later than last year – go figure. I’m hoping the weather will cooperate and the blooms will mostly remain on the trees for the rest of the week – stay tuned.
UPDATE APRIL 10th, 2024
The cherry blossoms are officially past peak – but the area is still beautiful. This year has been a wild one for the cherry blossoms in Portland with a later bloom. However, seems like we got lucky with the extended bloom season this year (they don’t normally last so long).
If you’re debating whether to see them, I suggest swinging by. At this point, the second round of cherry blossoms is starting to reach peak bloom, read the cherry blossom guide for some helpful info.
If you can’t make it down to the cherry blossoms this year, feel free to check out the video below.
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