Skarnes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Skarnes is high; mugwort is high; cypress is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains high, cypress declining. Over the following five days grass will increase; cypress and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Skarnes is a small Innlandet village in Sør-Odal municipality on the Glomma River where birch, hazel, and riverside boreal woodland are the main local pollen sources. The Glomma valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the relatively dry southeastern Norwegian climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in western Norway and birch peaks through April and May before grass contributes through June and July and mugwort extends exposure into September.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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):

    Low

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

Air quality in Skarnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Skarnes right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Skarnes are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Skarnes tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Skarnes will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at high levels and cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Skarnes this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Skarnes?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Skarnes. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Skarnes?
Skarnes's pollen season stretches from March through August, opening with alder and hazel starting around March, before birch pollen takes hold most strongly that holds through May. Grass follows close behind into the following June and July. With the more continental inland climate around Skarnes, the local climate adds a distinct local flavour to how the wider Norwegian season plays out.
How often is the Skarnes pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Skarnes 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 Skarnes 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 Skarnes, 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 Skarnes.

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