West Vancouver pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in West Vancouver is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, grass increasing, ragweed increasing. 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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West Vancouver's forested Coast Mountain slopes feature cedar, hemlock, and arbutus along the Sea to Sky corridor, with Lighthouse Park's old-growth stands contrasting affluent hillside neighbourhoods above Burrard Inlet.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
19/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
40/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
34/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
56/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in West Vancouver right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in West Vancouver are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in West Vancouver tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in West Vancouver will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in West Vancouver this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in West Vancouver?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in West Vancouver. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in West Vancouver?
How often is the West Vancouver pollen forecast updated?
The West Vancouver pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver, 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.)
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