Barrington pollen forecast — Howe Terrace neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Howe Terrace, Barrington is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed remains moderate, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| 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) | Low | 12/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 42/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 29/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Howe Terrace — Here, positioned about 384m from the neighborhood, hazel and willow grow along the bank, contributing some of the season's earliest allergenic pollen. Here, close by, around 743 meters away, forest where oak and birch make up much of the canopy, driving spring pollen counts. Nearby weather stations report comparable trends across the broader stretch of the county.
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, topping out well before most other trees start releasing pollen, around February and March. The area's oak and birch trees pollinate through mid-to-late spring, usually peaking from April into May. Grass pollen takes over next, building to a peak around June, followed by ragweed's own peak stretch from mid-August into October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Barrington right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Barrington are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Barrington tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Barrington will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Barrington this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Barrington?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Barrington. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Barrington?
How often is the Barrington pollen forecast updated?
The Barrington pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Barrington 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 Barrington 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 Barrington, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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