Crowsnest Pass pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Crowsnest Pass's Rocky Mountain setting features lodgepole pine, spruce, and subalpine forest as dominant pollen sources at this former coal-mining municipality near the 1903 Frank Slide site.

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):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    22/100

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):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    19/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Crowsnest Pass right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Crowsnest Pass tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Crowsnest Pass will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Crowsnest Pass this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Crowsnest Pass?

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

When is pollen season in Crowsnest Pass?
Sitting in a mountain pass along the Alberta-BC border, Crowsnest Pass experiences a cool, mountain-shaped pollen season, with subalpine forest producing a delayed spring bloom, while the pass's short summer keeps grass exposure light and ragweed nearly absent.
How often is the Crowsnest Pass pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Crowsnest Pass 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 Crowsnest Pass 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 Crowsnest Pass, 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 Crowsnest Pass.

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