Breckenridge pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Breckenridge is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, ragweed increasing, willow at low levels. Over the following five days grass, willow, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Set on a high alpine valley above 9,600 feet in Summit County, Breckenridge's landscape is defined by lodgepole and bristlecone pine alongside aspen groves and alpine tundra above treeline, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
10/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
19/100
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 - 17 July
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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):
Medium
30/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
12/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
41/100
Air quality in Breckenridge
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Breckenridge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Breckenridge are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Breckenridge tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Breckenridge will be different from today, with willow at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Breckenridge this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, willow, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Breckenridge?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Breckenridge. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Breckenridge?
How often is the Breckenridge pollen forecast updated?
The Breckenridge pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Breckenridge.
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