Smithers pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Smithers is high; grass is high; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low, grass declining. 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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Smithers's Bulkley Valley setting beneath the glaciated Hudson Bay Mountain features spruce, pine, and hay farmland as pollen sources in this Skeena-region alpine town.

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):

    High

    53/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    22/100

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

    41/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Smithers right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Smithers tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Smithers will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Smithers this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia 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 Smithers?

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

When is pollen season in Smithers?
Nestled in the Bulkley Valley of northwestern BC, Smithers experiences a cool, mountain-ringed pollen season, with alder and spruce producing a delayed spring bloom, while the valley's ranching and farming land sustains a moderate grass season, with ragweed remaining fairly light given the short growing season.
How often is the Smithers pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Smithers 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 Smithers 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 Smithers, 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 Smithers.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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