Missoula pollen forecast — Rock Creek Cattle Company – Championship Course neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Rock Creek Cattle Company – Championship Course, Missoula is high; grass is high; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Rock Creek Cattle Company's Montana Philipsburg setting features ponderosa pine, cottonwood, and native mountain grasses as the main pollen sources across the high mountain valley course, with exposure varying between the forested sections and the open meadow fairways. Surrounding Montana mountain woodland and ranchland contribute substantial conifer and grass pollen, while mugwort from surrounding rangeland extends exposure into September and the elevated Rocky Mountain setting means a more compressed season.

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):

    High

    65/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    22/100

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):

    High

    51/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Missoula right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Missoula tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Missoula this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Missoula?

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

When is pollen season in Missoula?
Pollen season at Rock Creek Cattle Company – Championship Course follows Missoula's regional pattern, opening with juniper and cottonwood from March with ash following close behind through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and grass pollen lingers into early September before tapering off. Low humidity and high elevation mean pollen disperses easily once released throughout the year.
How often is the Missoula pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, 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 Rock Creek Cattle Company – Championship Course, Missoula.

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