I thought the cherry blossoms here in my neighborhood appeared early this year— but I wasn’t sure.
Google AI confirmed that I was not hallucinating.
“Yes, some cherry blossoms and early spring flowers appeared early in Seattle in 2026, with sightings of blooming trees as early as mid-January, driven by a very mild, warm winter. While some early species bloomed early, the main Yoshino cherry blossoms at the University of Washington (UW) were projected to peak in late March, roughly in line with typical schedules.”
