City of Ithaca pollen forecast — Northside Triangle neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Northside Triangle, City of Ithaca is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Nearby, close to home here, a waterway supports hazel and willow along its bank, both strongly allergenic wind-pollinated species. Located within the neighborhood's edge, this area has oak and birch make up the bulk of this woodland, birch being the more potent allergen of the two. This area, near this part of town, has parkland with regularly mown grass and planted trees, both sources of grass and ragweed pollen.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • 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):

    Moderate

    40/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    15/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in City of Ithaca right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in City of Ithaca are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in City of Ithaca tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in City of Ithaca will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in City of Ithaca this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in City of Ithaca?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in City of Ithaca. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in City of Ithaca?
The water-adjacent hazel and willow are early risers, arriving ahead of the rest of the season, cresting around late winter. Further into spring, the area's oak and birch stands drive the pollen count, topping out in the April-to-May stretch. Grass pollen rises through late spring toward a June high point, before ragweed pollen takes center stage across mid-August into October.
How often is the City of Ithaca pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in City of Ithaca 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 City of Ithaca 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 City of Ithaca, 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 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Northside Triangle, City of Ithaca.

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