Horse Springs Campground, Lucerne Valley Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (7 October) pollen in Horse Springs Campground, Lucerne Valley is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; grass, mugwort, ragweed, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026) grass remains low, mugwort remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, ragweed increasing, mold (cladosporium) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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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 | 15/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 4/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 21/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 23/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 28/100 |
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 | 20/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 22/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Lucerne Valley is surrounded mainly by scrubland, which covers around 70% of the nearby area, with a good deal of open grassland. With Horse Springs nearby, the moist ground around the spring supports lush vegetation that adds to the local mix. There is plenty of grass pollen here too.
Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. In this dry climate, pollen can linger in the air for long spells without rain. By midwinter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Lucerne Valley right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Lucerne Valley are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lucerne Valley tomorrow?
On 8 October 2026, pollen conditions in Lucerne Valley will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lucerne Valley 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 Lucerne Valley?
On 7 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lucerne Valley. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Lucerne Valley?
How often is the Lucerne Valley pollen forecast updated?
The Lucerne Valley pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Lucerne Valley 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 Lucerne Valley 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 Lucerne Valley, 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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