Bailey's Prairie Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (7 October) pollen in Bailey's Prairie is high; ragweed is high; grass, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026) grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mugwort declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 49/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 26/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 43/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 66/100 | |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 39/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 28/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the center of Bailey's Prairie is mostly woodland, with a good deal of open grassland. Along a watercourse nearby, trees, shrubs and reeds grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. Common allergenic trees nearby include oak. Grass pollen adds noticeably to the overall load.
The pollen year opens with oak, peaking around early spring. Grasses take over, peaking around late spring and fading by late summer. Weeds take the season into its final stretch, adding modest amounts of pollen from early summer into early fall. Here, temperatures range from around 10°C in the coldest month to around 30°C in the warmest, with rain spread fairly evenly through the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Texas
Is pollen high in Bailey's Prairie right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Bailey's Prairie are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bailey's Prairie tomorrow?
On 8 October 2026, pollen conditions in Bailey's Prairie will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at moderate levels and artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bailey's Prairie this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bailey's Prairie?
On 7 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Bailey's Prairie. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Bailey's Prairie?
How often is the Bailey's Prairie pollen forecast updated?
The Bailey's Prairie pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bailey's Prairie 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 Bailey's Prairie 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 Bailey's Prairie, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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