Boston Heights pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Boston Heights is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Boston Heights lies within the wider Cuyahoga Valley, not far from the Cuyahoga River and Bedford Reservation. The surrounding landscape is dominated by beech-maple forest and riparian willow stands. The Cuyahoga River winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder. Local vegetation still varies with soil type and drainage.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    15/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    36/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Boston Heights right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Boston Heights tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Boston Heights will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Boston Heights this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Boston Heights?

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

When is pollen season in Boston Heights?
Trees along the Chagrin River, such as willow and alder, are usually first to release pollen, typically peaking in late winter into March. Tree pollen peaks next around North Chagrin Reservation, where oak and hickory dominate the canopy through most of April and May. Nearby, around the Cuyahoga River and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the same general pattern holds, shifted by only a few days in either direction.
How often is the Boston Heights pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Boston Heights 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 Boston Heights 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 Boston Heights, 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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