Too Soon

If you live anywhere on the East Coast of the United States, you know we are expecting a few days in the deep freeze after a very balmy December. Unfortunately these flowering trees didn't keep up with the forecasters and decided to wear their springtime blossoms. I hope this recklessness doesn't lead to permanent problems.

[Melissa Pike]

So pretty to see at this typically dreary time of year, but it can't be good for the trees. We're finally supposed to get some winter-like temperatures... after a few days in the 50's, tomorrow is supposed to be only 26 and tomorrow night is supposed to drop into the teens.

[Rick Schies]

Oh my, that would be a shame, but you never know. I hope it is just cold, and we skip the snow.

[Kerri]

Beautiful! I love the pinks in those trees

[Kerri]

Permanent problems? I hope the trees are ok

[Allison Williams]

@kerristephens Being no botanist, I'm not sure if blooming too soon prevents trees from getting nourishment later on.

[Kerri]

@allie912 I didn't even think about that! I hope they are okay! They are quite pretty

[Reba]

Weird and discomfiting. We're still waiting for the "fall" leaves to completely fall here. Another nice bit of photojournalism Allison.

[Allison Williams]

@reba Thanks Reba.

[Mrs. Smith]

Wow! This is amazing. I had no idea.....that they would bloom now. It doesn't seem like it's possible. They are pretty....but it's concerning.

[Lisa Schwendemann]

Wow that is early. It would make for some nice photos, pink blooms in the snow.

[Lynne R]

My mum always said that as soon as the trees started to blossom, you would get lots of windy days to follow. Seems to be the way here, What time do they normally start to flower up in your half of the world

[Allison Williams]

@lynne3804 Usually not til March. Jan. and Feb. are our coldest months.

[cglist]

Yikes! Things are pretty mixed up!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Somebody's internal clock is off! I'm not sure what happens when they bloom this early. You could probably go on line to an environmental website and find out. Pretty shot though!

[Ellen E]

so pretty! nice framing too. :)