Orofino pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Orofino is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains low, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Orofino sits on a river-canyon town along the Clearwater River in north-central Idaho, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of ponderosa pine forest, riverside cottonwood, and bunchgrass steppe, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Nearby towns with similar terrain tend to see a broadly similar pattern.

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):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    30/100

Air quality in Orofino

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Orofino right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Orofino are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Orofino tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Orofino will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Orofino 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 Orofino?

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

When is pollen season in Orofino?
Orofino's tree pollen season begins with juniper and cottonwood from March with ash joining in and continuing through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and grass and sagebrush extend exposure into September. The dry mountain climate offers fewer rain breaks than more humid parts of the country throughout the year.
How often is the Orofino pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Orofino 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 Orofino 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 Orofino, 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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