Council Bluffs pollen forecast — Lewis and Clark Monument neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Lewis and Clark Monument, Council Bluffs is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains high, grass declining, mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Given its setting — a bluff-top monument overlooking the Missouri River valley — Lewis and Clark Monument's pollen exposure lines up with the broader Council Bluffs pattern rather than diverging from it. Visitors should expect roughly the same seasonal pattern as elsewhere in the city, with only minor local variation.
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
52/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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):
Moderate
30/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
7/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
62/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Council Bluffs right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Council Bluffs are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Council Bluffs tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Council Bluffs will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and artemisia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Council Bluffs this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Council Bluffs?
On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Council Bluffs. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Council Bluffs?
How often is the Council Bluffs pollen forecast updated?
The Council Bluffs pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs, 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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