Redwater pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Redwater is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Redwater's North Saskatchewan River valley setting features cottonwood, aspen, and canola farmland as pollen sources at this small town on Edmonton's Industrial Heartland periphery.

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

    30/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Redwater right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Redwater are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Redwater tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Redwater 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 Redwater?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Redwater. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Redwater?
Redwater sits amid grain and canola farmland in east-central Alberta, giving it an intense grass and ragweed season driven by surrounding fields, layered onto a fairly short, sharp spring tree bloom typical of the region's continental climate, with pollen counts climbing quickly once the short prairie summer takes hold each year.
How often is the Redwater pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Redwater 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 Redwater 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 Redwater, 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 Redwater.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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