Baraboo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Baraboo is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing. 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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Set on a valley town beneath the Baraboo Range in south-central Wisconsin, Baraboo's landscape is defined by oak-pine forest alongside riverside willow and dairy-farm hayfields, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. None of this is unusual for a town with Baraboo's particular mix of terrain and plant life. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    15/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    41/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    60/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Baraboo right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Baraboo are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Baraboo tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Baraboo will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia, grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Baraboo 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 Baraboo?

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

When is pollen season in Baraboo?
In Baraboo, pollen season begins with maple and elm starting in March before oak takes over and peaks through April. Grass pollen builds through May and June, and ragweed pollen builds steadily from August into September. A humid continental climate drives a sharp spring tree peak and an equally distinct late-summer ragweed run, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Baraboo pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Baraboo 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 Baraboo 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 Baraboo, 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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