River Forest Group Site, Lake Mack-Forest Hills Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (7 October) pollen in River Forest Group Site, Lake Mack-Forest Hills is low; grass, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 7 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) | Low | 3/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 2/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 5/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 9/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 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 | 11/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 2/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Lake Mack-Forest Hills is surrounded mainly by woodland, which covers around 86% of the nearby area. With Lake Mack-Forest Hills nearby, lakeside vegetation along its shore contributes to the local mix. The surrounding woodland makes trees an important local pollen source. Grass pollen adds noticeably to the overall load.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grasses take over in early spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into mid-fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Mold spores join in from midsummer into early winter, when damp, warm spells let them thrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Florida
Is pollen high in Lake Mack-Forest Hills right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Lake Mack-Forest Hills are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lake Mack-Forest Hills tomorrow?
On 8 October 2026, pollen conditions in Lake Mack-Forest Hills will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lake Mack-Forest Hills 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 Lake Mack-Forest Hills?
On 7 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lake Mack-Forest Hills. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Lake Mack-Forest Hills?
How often is the Lake Mack-Forest Hills pollen forecast updated?
The Lake Mack-Forest Hills pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Lake Mack-Forest Hills 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 Lake Mack-Forest Hills 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 Lake Mack-Forest Hills, 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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