Fort McMurray pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Fort McMurray is high; grass is high; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, 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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Fort McMurray's setting at the confluence of the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers features boreal spruce, pine, and muskeg wetland as dominant pollen sources amid this oil-sands hub in northern Alberta.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
53/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
29/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
41/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
22/100
Air quality in Fort McMurray
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Fort McMurray right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Fort McMurray are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Fort McMurray tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Fort McMurray will be different from today, with ambrosia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Fort McMurray this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Fort McMurray?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Fort McMurray. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Fort McMurray?
How often is the Fort McMurray pollen forecast updated?
The Fort McMurray pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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