Millcreek pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Millcreek is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Millcreek's Salt Lake Valley Utah suburban setting features cottonwood, oak, and Russian olive as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the Cottonwood Creek and Big Cottonwood Creek corridor areas and the more built-up commercial areas along Highland Drive. The Wasatch Mountain backdrop creates distinct mountain-valley pollen gradients, while the creek corridors are particularly significant local sources and the urban-agricultural interface to the west creates additional pollen variation.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    34/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Millcreek right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Millcreek are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Millcreek tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Millcreek will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Millcreek 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 Millcreek?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Millcreek. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Millcreek?
Millcreek's Salt Lake Valley setting in Utah produces a season opening with elm and cottonwood in March before oak peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding Utah valley farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort extends exposure into September. The Wasatch Mountain backdrop concentrates pollen under certain wind conditions, while the dry intermountain climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in more humid US cities.
How often is the Millcreek pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Millcreek 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 Millcreek 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 Millcreek, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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