Potton-Hayden House, Big Spring Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Potton-Hayden House, Big Spring is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
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 - 6 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 | 45/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 21/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 16/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 19/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 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 | 18/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 18/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 23/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Big Spring is surrounded mainly by built-up land, with some open grassland. A nearby park adds mown lawns and planted trees to the local pollen mix. Among allergenic trees nearby, juniper leads, followed by oak. There is plenty of grass pollen here too. Around here, street trees, gardens and lawns supply most pollen in the built-up parts.
The pollen year starts in midwinter, when juniper flowers. Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 20°C and oak is in full flower. Grass pollen follows, peaking in mid-spring and easing off by early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Texas
Is pollen high in Big Spring right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Big Spring are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Big Spring tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Big Spring will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Big Spring 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 Big Spring?
On 6 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Big Spring. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Big Spring?
How often is the Big Spring pollen forecast updated?
The Big Spring pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Big Spring 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring, 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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