Park Ridge pollen forecast — Oakton Driving Range neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Oakton Driving Range, Park Ridge is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining.
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) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 28/100 |
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 | 20/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 14/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Hazel and willow take root along the waterway, both prolific contributors to early pollen counts, close to this spot. Located close to this spot, this area has a wooded stretch of oak and birch, with birch responsible for some of the sharpest spring counts. Nearby, nearby, a green space of mown lawn and planted trees, both feeding into local grass and ragweed counts.
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, topping out well before most other trees start releasing pollen, around February and March. Oak and birch in the nearby woodland follow in mid-to-late spring, reaching maximum intensity across the April-May window. Grass pollen rises through late spring toward a June high point, before ragweed takes over as the dominant allergen from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Park Ridge right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Park Ridge are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Park Ridge tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Park Ridge will be different from today, with ambrosia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Park Ridge. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Park Ridge?
How often is the Park Ridge pollen forecast updated?
The Park Ridge pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge, 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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