Bozeman pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Bozeman is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains high, mugwort 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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Bozeman's Gallatin River valley Montana setting features cottonwood, alder, and ponderosa pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Gallatin River corridor and the ponderosa pine-covered Bridger Range and the more built-up commercial corridors along Main Street. The Gallatin River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the mountain-valley elevation gradient creates distinct pollen zones between the forested ranges and the agricultural valley floor.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    12/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    56/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    30/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bozeman right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bozeman are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bozeman tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bozeman will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bozeman 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 Bozeman?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Bozeman. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bozeman?
Bozeman's Montana Rocky Mountain setting at elevation produces a season opening in late March with cottonwood and alder before grass from surrounding mountain valley farmland peaks through May and June. Mugwort from surrounding rangeland extends exposure into September, while the Gallatin River valley concentrates pollen and the elevated Rocky Mountain setting means a more compressed season than in lower elevation cities.
How often is the Bozeman pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bozeman 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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman, 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: 30 August 2026 at 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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