Detroit Lakes Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Detroit Lakes is moderate; ragweed and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; mugwort and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) declining, mugwort no longer expected, ragweed no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort and ragweed will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 25/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 36/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 23/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 23/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Open water makes up around 34% of the area near Detroit Lakes, with a good deal of built-up land and some woodland. The damp ground beside standing water nearby supports trees, shrubs and reeds, adding to local pollen. Trees are an important local pollen source, given how much woodland surrounds the area.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in mid-spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in early summer and fading by late summer. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By late fall, as temperatures fall to a few degrees below freezing, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Minnesota
Is pollen high in Detroit Lakes right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Detroit Lakes are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Detroit Lakes tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Detroit Lakes will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Detroit Lakes this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Detroit Lakes?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Detroit Lakes. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Detroit Lakes?
How often is the Detroit Lakes pollen forecast updated?
The Detroit Lakes pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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