Calgary pollen forecast — Marda Loop neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Marda Loop, Calgary is medium; grass and ragweed are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, grass declining. 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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Marda Loop features boulevard elms and residential street trees as the main pollen sources in this popular inner-city shopping district in southwest Calgary.

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):

    Medium

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Calgary right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Calgary are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Calgary tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Calgary will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Calgary 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 Calgary?

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

When is pollen season in Calgary?
Marda Loop is home to mature inner-city streets with well-established trees, giving it a fairly strong spring tree pollen season, with small parks and residential gardens sustaining a modest, steady grass pollen presence through the Calgary summer compared with the city's newer suburban districts.
How often is the Calgary pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Calgary 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 Calgary 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 Calgary, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Marda Loop, Calgary.

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