Palos Country Club, Orland Park Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Palos Country Club, Orland Park is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 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 - 11 October
| 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 | 7/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 7/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 11/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| 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 | 5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Woodland and built-up land share the area around this location in Orland Park, plus some open grassland. With running water close by, riverside trees such as poplar and plane tree contribute to the local mix. Allergenic trees nearby include oak, maple and poplar. Grass pollen is significant here, and ragweed contributes weed pollen.
Tree pollen peaks in late spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and oak, maple and poplar are in full flower. Grasses take over in late spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Later, ragweed keeps weed pollen in the air from late summer into mid-fall. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Orland Park right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Orland Park are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Orland Park tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Orland Park will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Orland Park 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 Orland Park?
On 11 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Orland Park. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Orland Park?
How often is the Orland Park pollen forecast updated?
The Orland Park pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Orland 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 Orland 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 Orland 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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