City of Syracuse pollen forecast — Near Westside neighborhood

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

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Located in the vicinity, this area has hazel and willow thrive along the damp bank, both prolific early wind-pollinators. This area, just outside the immediate area, has tree cover made up mostly of oak and birch, both significant spring allergen sources. This area, within the local area, 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

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    69/100

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

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in City of Syracuse right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in City of Syracuse 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 Syracuse tomorrow?

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

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

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in City of Syracuse?

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

When is pollen season in City of Syracuse?
The water-adjacent hazel and willow are early risers, hitting its peak before most trees have even budded, around late winter into March. Oak and birch in the nearby woodland follow in mid-to-late spring, topping out in the April-to-May stretch. Grass pollen climbs toward a June peak, and then ragweed picks up the slack, running from mid-August through October.
How often is the City of Syracuse pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in City of Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse, 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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