Buffalo Grove pollen forecast — Buffalo Grove HS's Football Field neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Buffalo Grove HS's Football Field, Buffalo Grove is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at medium levels, mugwort at medium levels. 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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Buffalo Grove HS's Football Field sits in the Buffalo Grove suburban landscape of Lake County, Illinois, with oak, maple, and elm as the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Surrounding Lake County woodland and farmland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and mugwort extends exposure into September throughout this northern Illinois suburban school setting.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    20/100

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):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    59/100

Sports venues in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove HS's Football Field Chevy Chase Golf Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Buffalo Grove right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Buffalo Grove are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Buffalo Grove tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Buffalo Grove will be different from today, with grass at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Buffalo Grove. cypress, grass, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove HS's Football Field tracks Buffalo Grove's broader pollen pattern, with maple and elm appearing from March with oak joining in and continuing through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while ragweed pollen builds steadily from August into September. The continental Midwest climate produces a well-defined spring tree peak followed by a strong late-summer ragweed season, consistent with the wider Buffalo Grove area.
How often is the Buffalo Grove pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove, 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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