Chadron pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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The vegetation around Chadron, on the pine-covered Pine Ridge escarpment of northwest Nebraska, is dominated by ponderosa pine and shortgrass prairie, with juniper on the buttes adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    50/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    38/100

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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    52/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chadron right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Chadron tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chadron this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Chadron?

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

When is pollen season in Chadron?
In Chadron, pollen season begins with elm and cottonwood starting in March before ash takes over and peaks through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while ragweed and mugwort extend the season into September. Surrounding farmland is a major contributor to both the spring grass peak and the late-summer ragweed season.
How often is the Chadron pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chadron 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 Chadron 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 Chadron, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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