Banff pollen forecast — Banff Springs Golf Course – Stanley Thompson 18 neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Banff Springs Golf Course – Stanley Thompson 18, Banff is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Banff Springs' Bow Valley setting features lodgepole pine, Engelmann spruce, and Douglas fir as the main pollen sources across this Stanley Thompson mountain course, with exposure varying between the forested valley holes and the open, higher-elevation fairways near Mount Rundle. The short subalpine season limits pollen exposure mostly to a compressed spring window, and dry mountain air keeps overall levels low.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    44/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Banff right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Banff are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Banff tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Banff will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Banff this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Banff?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Banff. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Banff?
The short subalpine season compresses tree pollen from lodgepole pine and spruce into a brief window through May and June, with minimal grass pollen given the mountain terrain. Wildfire smoke is a bigger seasonal factor than pollen here, occasionally affecting July and August conditions depending on regional fire activity. Golfers planning a visit during wildfire season may want to check regional air quality forecasts in advance, as smoke can arrive with little warning depending on the wind.
How often is the Banff pollen forecast updated?

The Banff pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Banff 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 Banff 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 Banff, 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Banff Springs Golf Course – Stanley Thompson 18, Banff.

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