Loveland pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Loveland is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Loveland's Cache la Poudre River setting features cottonwood, elm, and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener river corridor areas and the more built-up commercial developments. The Cache la Poudre River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the mountain backdrop creates topographic effects and the transition from foothill to plains vegetation creates distinct pollen zones.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    4/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    18/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Loveland right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Loveland are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Loveland tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Loveland will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Loveland this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Loveland?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Loveland. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Loveland?
Loveland's Front Range Colorado setting produces a season opening with elm and cottonwood in March before oak peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding Colorado plains peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Cache la Poudre River valley channels airflows, while the elevated Front Range setting means the season begins later than in lower-elevation cities.
How often is the Loveland pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Loveland 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 Loveland 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 Loveland, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Loveland.

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