North Kawartha pollen forecast — Cold Lake - Kawartha Highlands neighborhood

Today (26 August) pollen in Cold Lake - Kawartha Highlands, North Kawartha is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (27 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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A waterway supports hazel and willow along its bank, both strongly allergenic wind-pollinated species; this sits nearby. Woodland dominated by oak and birch, with birch a leading regional tree-pollen allergen; this sits within easy reach. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall. Local microclimate and soil conditions can push these figures slightly higher or lower.

Today - 26 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    12/100

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 - 27 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    13/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in North Kawartha right now?

On 26 August 2026, overall pollen levels in North Kawartha are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in North Kawartha tomorrow?

On 27 August 2026, pollen conditions in North Kawartha will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in North Kawartha this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in North Kawartha?

On 26 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in North Kawartha. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in North Kawartha?
The water-adjacent hazel and willow are early risers, getting an early start, typically cresting between February and March. Oak and birch nearby take over the pollen calendar through mid-spring, usually hitting its highest point sometime between mid-April and mid-May. By late spring, grass pollen is climbing steadily toward a June high point, before ragweed's late-summer surge carries the season into October.
How often is the North Kawartha pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in North Kawartha 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 North Kawartha 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 North Kawartha, 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: 26 August 2026 at 14:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Cold Lake - Kawartha Highlands, North Kawartha.

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