Spring is officially here! How do we know? Well one look at the landscape surrounding the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., should give you all the clues that you need.

The cherry blossoms are officially in their blooming stage and will soon fully blossom into one of the more gorgeous exhibitions of nature's pure beauty. Simply put, it's breathtaking. Don't take my word for it. Check out these viewer-submitted pics courtesy of our Weather Plus affiliate WRC in Washington, D.C.:

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Photo by Christopher L. Jackson, Washington D.C.

Like clockwork, ever since 1912 when the Japanese government donated the cherry blossoms as a sign of friendship, the trees have been flowering and providing a beautiful backdrop to the Capitol building and other historical landmarks of D.C. And every year more than 700,000 people attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival to enjoy the sights and wonders.

So it's official. Bye bye winter, spring is here. If you happen to be in the Washington D.C. area over the next few weeks, make sure to check out the cherry blossoms. Here's a wonderful guide from our friends from WRC with all of the information you need for the annual event. Enjoy!