Niemackl Lake Park pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Niemackl Lake Park is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed remains low, grass no longer expected, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| 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 | 9/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 8/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 21/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 7/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
In Niemackl Lake Park, this area, just outside the immediate area, has hazel and willow grow along the bank, contributing some of the season's earliest allergenic pollen. Nearby, just around the area, a park whose turf grass and ornamental plantings feed local grass and ragweed pollen levels. Actual counts still shift year to year with temperature, rainfall, and prevailing wind.
At Niemackl Lake Park, along the waterway, hazel and willow release pollen first, arriving ahead of the rest of the season, cresting around late winter. Grass pollen rises through late spring toward a June high point, before ragweed's late-summer surge carries the season into October. Regional pollen monitoring generally reflects this same pattern across nearby areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Minnesota
Is pollen high in Niemackl Lake Park right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Niemackl Lake Park are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Niemackl Lake Park tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Niemackl Lake Park will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Niemackl Lake Park this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Niemackl Lake Park?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Niemackl Lake Park. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Niemackl Lake Park?
How often is the Niemackl Lake Park pollen forecast updated?
The Niemackl Lake Park pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Niemackl Lake Park 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 Niemackl Lake Park 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 Niemackl Lake Park, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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