Oak Brook Golf Club pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Oak Brook Golf Club is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass and mugwort are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass remains low, ragweed remains moderate, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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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 | 25/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 3/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
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) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 36/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Located in the wider area, this area has a stretch of hazel and willow lines the water, feeding some of spring's earliest pollen. Here, close to home here, maintained parkland where turf grass and ornamental species add to the grass and ragweed mix. Neighboring areas with similar land cover tend to show a closely matching pollen mix.
Near the bank, hazel and willow lead the seasonal calendar, usually peaking sometime between late winter and the end of March. Late spring sees grass pollen build steadily toward a peak in June, before ragweed's late-summer surge carries the season into October. Local weather swings can shift these windows slightly, but the overall order tends to hold.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Oak Brook Golf Club right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Oak Brook Golf Club are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Oak Brook Golf Club tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Oak Brook Golf Club will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Oak Brook Golf Club 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 Oak Brook Golf Club?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Oak Brook Golf Club. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Oak Brook Golf Club?
How often is the Oak Brook Golf Club pollen forecast updated?
The Oak Brook Golf Club pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Oak Brook Golf Club 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 Oak Brook Golf Club 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 Oak Brook Golf Club, 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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