Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains moderate, ragweed declining. Over the following five days mugwort and ragweed will increase; grass will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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At Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage, hazel and willow cluster near the water, an early and reliable source of allergenic pollen; this sits not far from here. This area, within the neighborhood, has woodland dominated by oak and birch, with birch a leading regional tree-pollen allergen. Small shifts in elevation or soil type can move these figures a little either way.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    33/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage will be different from today, with grass at moderate levels and ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage?

On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage?
In Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage, along the waterway, hazel and willow release pollen first, leading off the pollen calendar, with a peak generally falling in late winter. Oak and birch nearby take over the pollen calendar through mid-spring, usually hitting its highest point sometime between mid-April and mid-May. Late spring brings rising grass pollen that crests in June, before ragweed pollen takes center stage across mid-August into October.
How often is the Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage pollen forecast updated?

The Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage 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 Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage 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 Backcountry Campgrounds - Grand Portage, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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