Cold Lake Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Cold Lake is low; mold (cladosporium) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 2/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| 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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Built-up land makes up almost 40% of the area near Cold Lake, with a good deal of woodland and some open grassland. Close to Cold Lake, lakeside vegetation adds to local tree pollen. Trees are an important local pollen source, given how much woodland surrounds the area. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in mid-spring. Grass pollen follows, peaking in early summer and easing off by late summer. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By mid-fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again. Actual levels on any given day depend on the weather, with dry, breezy days the worst and wet days the mildest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Alberta
Is pollen high in Cold Lake right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Cold Lake.
Will pollen levels change in Cold Lake tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Cold Lake will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cold Lake this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cold Lake?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Cold Lake.
When is pollen season in Cold Lake?
How often is the Cold Lake pollen forecast updated?
The Cold Lake pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cold Lake 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 Cold Lake 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 Cold Lake, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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