Ingalls Park pollen forecast — Ridgewood neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Ridgewood, Ingalls Park is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| 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) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 41/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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 | 11/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 23/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Ridgewood — Here, roughly 513m away, the waterway's edge supports hazel and willow, species known for potent, wind-carried pollen. Here, some 537 meters out, green space with maintained lawn and planted trees, both contributing to grass and ragweed counts. Local readings for the surrounding area tend to follow this same general pattern.
Hazel and willow by the water are typically first out of the gate, climbing steadily from late winter into March. Grass pollen climbs toward a June peak, followed by ragweed's own peak stretch from mid-August into October. Exact peak dates shift by a few weeks year to year depending on temperature and rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Ingalls Park right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Ingalls Park are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ingalls Park tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Ingalls Park will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ingalls Park this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ingalls Park?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Ingalls Park. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ingalls Park?
How often is the Ingalls Park pollen forecast updated?
The Ingalls Park pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ingalls Park 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 Ingalls Park 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 Ingalls Park, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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