Glen Alpine Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Glen Alpine is moderate; acacia and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; eucalyptus and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, eucalyptus increasing, cypress at moderate levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, and mold (alternaria) will increase; mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 11/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 33/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | High | 55/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 30/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 12/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 32/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Built-up land and woodland share the area around the center of Glen Alpine, plus some open grassland. The key allergenic tree nearby is olive. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and pigweed and plantain are the main weed sources. Compared with most places, olive is especially widespread here, which makes it one of the key local allergens.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and olive is in full flower. Grass pollen follows, peaking in mid-spring and easing off by late summer. Later, pigweed and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. The olive period in mid-spring is usually the most intense time of year here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Glen Alpine right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Glen Alpine are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Glen Alpine tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Glen Alpine will be different from today, with cypress at moderate levels and acacia, myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Glen Alpine this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Glen Alpine?
On 6 October 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Glen Alpine. myrtle are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Glen Alpine?
How often is the Glen Alpine pollen forecast updated?
The Glen Alpine pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Glen Alpine come from nearby or far away?
Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.
Are pollen levels in Glen Alpine based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Glen Alpine, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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