Pemberton pollen forecast — Big Sky Golf Club neighborhood

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

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Pemberton will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

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

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

Douglas fir and cottonwood pollen peak in May across the Pemberton Valley, followed by a grass pollen season through June and July that runs slightly longer than in coastal Whistler due to the valley's drier microclimate. Wildfire smoke is the main concern in August and September. Checking air quality forecasts before a late-summer visit is worthwhile, as wildfire smoke can settle into the Pemberton Valley for several days at a time.

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

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.

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 Pemberton, 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.