UW Quad: Cherry Blossom (Seattle) Webcam

UW Quad: Cherry Blossom

The UW Quad is a central green space on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, located in the University District just north of the main academic buildings. It is surrounded by historic architecture and serves as a gathering place for students, faculty, and visitors throughout the year. The Quad is especially famous for its cherry blossom trees, which create one of the most iconic spring scenes in the United States. These cherry trees are a variety known as Yoshino cherry, producing delicate white to pale pink flowers. They typically bloom for a short period in early spring, usually lasting about one to two weeks depending on weather conditions. During peak bloom, the Quad becomes a popular destination where people come to walk beneath the blossoms, take photos, and enjoy the beauty of the season.

The webcam shows the UW Quad, with its open lawns, brick pathways, and surrounding buildings that house arts, humanities, and social sciences. The camera provides a view of a central campus space where people walk, sit, and meet during the day. The six buildings around the Quad frame the area and show the layout of the campus. In march the webcam captures the cherry trees when they bloom. The trees produce white and pink flowers that cover the area for a short time each year. Viewers can watch this seasonal change and see how the Quad is used as a gathering place throughout the day.