Arlington Heights pollen forecast — Scarsdale neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Scarsdale, Arlington Heights is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at medium levels, mugwort at medium 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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Scarsdale — A green space of mown lawn and planted trees, both feeding into local grass and ragweed counts, roughly 314m away. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall. Local microclimate and soil conditions can push these figures slightly higher or lower. The broader area tends to mirror this pattern, with only minor local variation.
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):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
28/100
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
26/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
31/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
67/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Arlington Heights right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Arlington Heights are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Arlington Heights tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Arlington Heights will be different from today, with grass at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Arlington Heights this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Arlington Heights?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Arlington Heights. grass, artemisia, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Arlington Heights?
How often is the Arlington Heights pollen forecast updated?
The Arlington Heights pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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