Vancouver cherry trees expected to bloom four days earlier than last year, warm February a factor
The results are in on a global contest where British Columbians were challenged to predict when cherry blossoms would bloom around the world, with prizes up for grabs for those who guess accurately and help scientists better understand the impacts of climate change.
For the third year in a row, the contest organized by the University of British Columbia and George Mason University asked students, researchers and other citizens to build statistical models that produce accurate predictions. Cherry trees require a delicate balance of cold and warm days, and the ever-changing climates have made the patterns hard to predict in recent years.
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