CLEAN : Half of Washington's cherry blossoms dead after cold snap

The video discusses the impact of cold weather on cherry blossoms, highlighting how they are protected during the bloom stage but can be damaged by cold temperatures. This year, unprecedented weather conditions, including a significant snowfall and bitter cold, threaten the blossoms. If temperatures drop to 24 degrees, there could be a 90% loss of blossoms. February was the warmest on record, causing early blooming, but a cold snap has now endangered the blossoms.

What stage are the cherry blossoms in when they are still protected from the cold?

• Full bloom stage

• Bloom stage

• Seed stage

• Wilting stage

What is the potential impact of temperatures dropping to 24 degrees on cherry blossoms?

• Up to 90% loss of blossoms

• Blossoms will remain unaffected

• Blossoms will change color

• Blossoms will bloom faster

What unusual weather event occurred during the cherry blossom bloom process?

• Heatwave

• Drought

• Significant snowfall

• Heavy rainfall

How did the warmest February on record affect the cherry blossoms?

• Had no effect

• Brought the bloom earlier

• Caused blossoms to wilt

• Delayed the bloom

What was the earliest potential peak bloom date mentioned for the cherry blossoms?

• March 20th

• March 1st

• March 14th

• March 25th