Chicago Northwest KOA pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Chicago Northwest KOA is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Here, nearby, the water's edge is thick with hazel and willow, whose pollen spreads readily in early spring. Located not far from here, this area has oak and birch trees, with birch pollen especially potent during its brief spring window. Local readings for the surrounding area tend to follow this same general pattern.
Today - 30 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
High
55/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
31/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
70/100
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):
High
55/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
29/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
70/100
Air quality in Chicago Northwest KOA
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Chicago Northwest KOA right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Chicago Northwest KOA are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Chicago Northwest KOA tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chicago Northwest KOA will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels, grass at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chicago Northwest KOA 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 Chicago Northwest KOA?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Chicago Northwest KOA. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Chicago Northwest KOA?
How often is the Chicago Northwest KOA pollen forecast updated?
The Chicago Northwest KOA pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Chicago Northwest KOA 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 Chicago Northwest KOA 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 Chicago Northwest KOA, 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 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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