Ski pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Ski is a small Akershus town in Nordre Follo municipality southeast of Oslo where birch, hazel, and farmland edge woodland are the main local pollen sources. The relatively flat southeastern Norwegian landscape allows pollen to disperse, while the Oslo metropolitan area climate advances the season slightly and birch peaks through April and May before grass from surrounding farmland contributes through June and July and mugwort extends into September throughout this Oslo suburban community.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

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

    17/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

Air quality in Ski

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ski right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ski tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ski will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ski this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ski?

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

When is pollen season in Ski?
Ski typically experiences a pollen season that runs its course from February to August, led in by alder and hazel already by February, with birch soon overtaking as the main source before easing after May. Grass pollen then carries the season into the following June and July. With the suburban parks and nearby farmland around Ski, the local climate means residents often notice a slightly different pattern than official averages suggest.
How often is the Ski pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ski 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 Ski 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 Ski, 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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