Hood River pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Hood River is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium, grass at low levels. 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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Hood River's setting on an orchard-farming town along the Columbia River Gorge supports orchard rows of pear and apple, riverside cottonwood, and Douglas fir foothills as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Hood River. Allergy sufferers in Hood River generally plan around this same recurring seasonal rhythm.

Today - 9 August

  • 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

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hood River right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Hood River are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Hood River tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hood River will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hood River 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 Hood River?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Hood River. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Hood River?
The pollen calendar in Hood River opens with alder and birch starting February with maple joining in and continuing through March and April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and plantain and nettle stretch the season into September. The damp, mild regional climate keeps pollen counts lower than in drier parts of the country, though spring rain events can trigger brief spikes, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Hood River pollen forecast updated?

The Hood River pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Hood River 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 Hood River 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 Hood River, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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