Thunder Bay pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Thunder Bay are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Thunder Bay will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

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

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

Set on the northern shore of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay has one of the shortest pollen seasons in the province, with trees budding late due to the cold lake, a brief grass window in midsummer, and only mild, short-lived ragweed exposure overall.

The Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay, 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.