Houghton Lake pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Houghton Lake is none Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass at moderate levels, mugwort at moderate levels, ragweed at moderate levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Nearby, within the neighborhood, the riverbank shelters hazel and willow, two trees whose pollen travels readily on the breeze. Local microclimate and soil conditions can push these figures slightly higher or lower. The broader area tends to mirror this pattern, with only minor local variation. Seasonal timing here generally tracks the wider region, give or take a week or so.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    27/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Houghton Lake right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Houghton Lake.

Will pollen levels change in Houghton Lake tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Houghton Lake will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels, grass at moderate levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Houghton Lake this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Houghton Lake?

On 30 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Houghton Lake.

When is pollen season in Houghton Lake?
The water-adjacent hazel and willow are early risers, building through the tail end of winter into March. Late spring brings rising grass pollen that crests in June, with ragweed climbing to its own high point from mid-August through October. Year-to-year timing varies a little, though the general sequence stays fairly consistent here.
How often is the Houghton Lake pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake, 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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