Alsip pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Alsip lies within the greater Chicago lakefront area, not far from the North Branch of the Chicago River and the Skokie Lagoons. The surrounding landscape is dominated by urban shade trees and scattered oak groves. The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder.

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):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    37/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    58/100

Air quality in Alsip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Alsip right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Alsip are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Alsip tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Alsip this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Alsip?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Alsip. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Alsip?
Streamside willow and alder near the North Branch of the Chicago River kick off the local pollen calendar, usually strongest in the weeks before spring fully arrives. Hardwoods around the Skokie Lagoons follow, pushing tree pollen to its height through April and into May. Farther out toward the Chicago River and a forest preserve along the North Branch, tree pollen tends to follow this same rough schedule.
How often is the Alsip pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Alsip 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 Alsip 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 Alsip, 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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