Minnetonka pollen forecast — Hopkins HS's Soccer Field neighborhood

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

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Hopkins HS's Soccer Field is set in the Minnetonka suburban landscape of Hennepin County west of Minneapolis, with oak, maple, and basswood as the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Surrounding Minnesota suburban woodland and farmland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the continental Nordic climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression and mugwort extends into September throughout this west Minneapolis suburban school.

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):

    Medium

    40/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    36/100

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):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Minnetonka right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Minnetonka tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Minnetonka this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Minnetonka?

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

When is pollen season in Minnetonka?
Hopkins HS's Soccer Field, a soccer venue in Minnetonka, opens its pollen season with elm and cottonwood from March before ash takes over and peaks through April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and ragweed and mugwort extend the season into September. Wide-open plains terrain lets pollen travel long distances on the prevailing wind, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Minnetonka pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka, 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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