Barrie pollen forecast — Downtown Barrie neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Downtown Barrie, Barrie is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains high, grass increasing. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Downtown Barrie features plane and honey locust street trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure concentrated in this dense historic core along the Kempenfelt Bay waterfront on Lake Simcoe.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    62/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    30/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    67/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Barrie right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Barrie are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Barrie tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Barrie will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Barrie this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Barrie?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Barrie. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Barrie?
Anchored by heritage storefronts and Kempenfelt Bay's waterfront, Downtown Barrie experiences a lake-moderated spring tree pollen season, with cooling bay air softening the bloom slightly, while limited downtown lawn space keeps summer grass pollen comparatively light compared with Barrie's more suburban, tree-dense residential districts further from the water.
How often is the Barrie pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Barrie 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 Barrie 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 Barrie, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Downtown Barrie, Barrie.

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