Canmore pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Canmore is high; grass is high; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains high, ragweed declining. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Canmore's Bow Valley setting beneath the Three Sisters peaks features lodgepole pine and subalpine fir as dominant pollen sources at this former coal-mining, now resort, mountain town.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    62/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    30/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    52/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Canmore right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Canmore are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Canmore tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Canmore will be different from today, with grass at high levels and ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Canmore this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Canmore?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Canmore. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress, oak, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Canmore?
Nestled in the Bow Valley beneath the Rocky Mountains, Canmore experiences a cool, mountain-shaped pollen season, with subalpine forest producing a delayed spring bloom, while the valley's short summer keeps grass exposure light and ragweed essentially absent.
How often is the Canmore pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Canmore 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 Canmore 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 Canmore, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Canmore.

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