Pincher Creek pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Pincher Creek is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Pincher Creek's foothills setting near the Rocky Mountains features aspen, cottonwood, and windswept grassland as pollen sources at this ranching town famous for its wind-farm turbines.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    5/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pincher Creek right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Pincher Creek tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Pincher Creek will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pincher Creek 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 Pincher Creek?

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

When is pollen season in Pincher Creek?
Set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta, Pincher Creek experiences a windy, chinook-shaped pollen season, with sudden warm spells triggering early tree bloom, followed by a fairly strong grass season and light ragweed exposure from surrounding ranchland.
How often is the Pincher Creek pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pincher Creek 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 Pincher Creek 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 Pincher Creek, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Pincher Creek.

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