Carman pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Carman is low; ragweed is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at moderate levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Low | 25/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 66/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Carman's Pembina Valley setting features elm, ash, and grain farmland as pollen sources at this small agricultural service town southwest of Winnipeg.
Carman sits amid Manitoba's fertile farmland southwest of Winnipeg, giving it an intense grass and ragweed season fed by surrounding grain and vegetable fields, layered onto a fairly short, sharp spring tree bloom typical of the province's continental prairie climate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Manitoba
Is pollen high in Carman right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Carman are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Carman tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Carman will be different from today, with artemisia at moderate levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Carman this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Carman?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Carman. artemisia and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Carman?
How often is the Carman pollen forecast updated?
The Carman pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Carman 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 Carman 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 Carman, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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