Osoyoos pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Osoyoos is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, ragweed at low levels. 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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Osoyoos's setting in Canada's only pocket desert features antelope-brush, sagebrush, and vineyard vegetation as pollen sources around this South Okanagan lake town near the US border.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
30/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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
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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
45/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
19/100
Air quality in Osoyoos
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Osoyoos right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Osoyoos are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Osoyoos tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Osoyoos will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Osoyoos this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Osoyoos?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Osoyoos. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Osoyoos?
How often is the Osoyoos pollen forecast updated?
The Osoyoos pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Osoyoos 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 Osoyoos 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 Osoyoos, 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 Osoyoos.
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