Braidwood pollen forecast — Explorer Village neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Explorer Village, Braidwood is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort increasing, ragweed 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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Explorer Village — A waterway supports hazel and willow along its bank, both strongly allergenic wind-pollinated species; this sits barely 27 meters away. Located some 386 meters to the edge of the area, this area has tree cover made up mostly of oak and birch, both significant spring allergen sources. Here, just 19m from here, maintained parkland where turf grass and ornamental species add to the grass and ragweed mix.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
1/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
9/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
26/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
34/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
51/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Braidwood right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Braidwood are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Braidwood tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Braidwood will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Braidwood this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Braidwood?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Braidwood. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Braidwood?
How often is the Braidwood pollen forecast updated?
The Braidwood pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Braidwood 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 Braidwood 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 Braidwood, 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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