Gray Squirrel Campground Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Gray Squirrel Campground is low; ragweed is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) ragweed remains low, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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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) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 1/100 |
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) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 58% of the area near Gray Squirrel Campground is woodland, with a good deal of farmland. In the immediate area, the woodland makes trees an important source; farmland adds grass and weed pollen. Field margins, fallow strips and pasture around the farmland add further grass and weed pollen. Clearings, tracks and woodland edges let grasses and other flowering plants grow among the trees.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in mid-spring. Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Gray Squirrel Campground right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Gray Squirrel Campground are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Gray Squirrel Campground tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Gray Squirrel Campground will be different from today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gray Squirrel Campground this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gray Squirrel Campground?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Gray Squirrel Campground. grass and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Gray Squirrel Campground?
How often is the Gray Squirrel Campground pollen forecast updated?
The Gray Squirrel Campground pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Gray Squirrel Campground 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 Gray Squirrel Campground 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 Gray Squirrel Campground, 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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