Blaine pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Blaine is high; grass is high; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Blaine's Minneapolis suburban setting features oak, basswood, and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener areas around the Bunker Hills Regional Park and the more built-up commercial corridors along Highway 65. The Rum River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the numerous glacial lakes and open spaces create distinct microhabitats contributing varied local pollen throughout the season.

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):

    High

    53/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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):

    High

    55/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Blaine right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Blaine are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Blaine tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Blaine will be similar to today, with grass at high levels, ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Blaine this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Blaine?

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

When is pollen season in Blaine?
Blaine's Twin Cities suburban setting in Minnesota produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding Minnesota farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Rum River corridor channels airflows, while the continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.
How often is the Blaine pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Blaine 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 Blaine 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 Blaine, 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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