Cherry blossom trees along Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park have official started to bud out during this first week of March.

(KOIN) — It’s the dead of winter, but the countdown to Portland’s beloved waterfront cherry blossoms is in sight. After a week of snow scares around the Portland area, February is one step ...

In fact, two Oregon cities made it on the list—Portland and Salem ... So don’t fret if you’ve missed the cherry blossoms at the waterfront or even the Japanese Gardens.

Because of its prime location, it hosts many of Portland's special events – including the ever-popular Oregon Brewers Festival ... in early spring when cherry blossoms are flowering.

KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart explains the expected bloom time for the Tom McCall Waterfront Park cherry blossom trees ...