Victoria pollen forecast — Bear Mountain Golf Resort – Mountain Course neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Bear Mountain Golf Resort – Mountain Course, Victoria is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bear Mountain's Victoria-area setting features Garry oak, Douglas fir, and arbutus as the main pollen sources across this Nicklaus-designed layout, reflecting the rare Garry oak ecosystem unique to the Vancouver Island rain shadow. Exposure varies between open oak-meadow fairways and forested Douglas fir corridors, while the region's drier, Mediterranean-like summers produce a distinct grass pollen season compared to the wetter BC coast.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Victoria right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Victoria are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Victoria tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Victoria will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Victoria this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Victoria?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Victoria. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Victoria?
Garry oak and Douglas fir pollen peak in April and May, followed by a longer grass pollen season through June given the region's Mediterranean-like dry summers. The drier rain-shadow climate limits late-season pollen compared to the wetter BC coast, though wildfire smoke can occasionally drift in during August. The rain-shadow climate makes spring the main season to plan around for pollen-sensitive golfers, with wildfire smoke representing a separate, less predictable late-summer factor.
How often is the Victoria pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Victoria 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 Victoria 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 Victoria, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bear Mountain Golf Resort – Mountain Course, Victoria.

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