Otisco Township pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Near Otisco Township, hazel and willow cluster near a nearby stream, an early source of allergenic pollen. Otisco Township has nearby parkland tops up the local grass and ragweed count with lawn grass and plantings.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    4/100

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

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    38/100

Air quality in Otisco Township

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Otisco Township right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Otisco Township are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Otisco Township tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Otisco Township this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Otisco Township?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Otisco Township. cypress, grass, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Otisco Township?
Hazel and willow near the water bloom first, usually in late February or March. Grass pollen crests in June, handing off to ragweed's run from mid-August through October. Peak dates can shift a few weeks depending on the weather.
How often is the Otisco Township pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Otisco Township 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 Otisco Township 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 Otisco Township, 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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