Saskatoon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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

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Saskatoon's South Saskatchewan River valley setting features cottonwood, willow, and prairie grassland as dominant pollen sources, with the Meewasin Valley trail network contrasting the flat surrounding grain belt.

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

    28/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    44/100

  • 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 Saskatoon right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Saskatoon tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Saskatoon will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Saskatoon this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Saskatoon?

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

When is pollen season in Saskatoon?
Regina sits on the flat Qu'Appelle plain with almost no natural tree cover, giving it a sharp, dry pollen season shaped largely by planted urban forest, with a brief spring bloom giving way to a long grass season and a strong ragweed presence fed by surrounding grain farmland each summer.
How often is the Saskatoon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon, 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 Saskatoon.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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