Fort McMurray pollen forecast — Thickwood neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Thickwood, Fort McMurray is medium; grass and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, 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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Thickwood features boreal spruce and pine forest as the main pollen sources in this hillside residential district in northern Fort McMurray.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • 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 Fort McMurray right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Fort McMurray are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass 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 grass at medium levels and ambrosia 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, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Fort McMurray. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Fort McMurray?
Thickwood sits on a forested plateau above the Athabasca River valley, giving it a cool, boreal-forest pollen season, with spruce and poplar producing a delayed spring bloom, while the district's surrounding forest keeps summer grass exposure minimal compared with southern Alberta.
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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Thickwood, Fort McMurray.

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