Ponderosa Wilderness Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Ponderosa Wilderness 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 | 5/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 5/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 9/100 |
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 | 3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 53% of the area near the heart of Ponderosa Wilderness is woodland, with some farmland and open grassland. A watercourse nearby means riverside vegetation is part of the local pollen picture. Around here, the woodland makes trees an important source; open grassland and farmland add grass and weed pollen.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in mid-spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in late spring and fading by early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Ponderosa Wilderness right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Ponderosa Wilderness are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ponderosa Wilderness tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Ponderosa Wilderness will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ponderosa Wilderness this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ponderosa Wilderness?
On 11 October 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Ponderosa Wilderness. grass and ambrosia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Ponderosa Wilderness?
How often is the Ponderosa Wilderness pollen forecast updated?
The Ponderosa Wilderness pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ponderosa Wilderness 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 Ponderosa Wilderness 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 Ponderosa Wilderness, 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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