Prairie Township pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Prairie Township is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining, mugwort no longer expected.
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) | High | 56/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 23/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 69/100 |
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 | 13/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Prairie Township lies in the unglaciated hill country of southeastern Ohio, not far from Wills Creek and Blue Rock State Forest. The surrounding landscape is dominated by Appalachian oak-hickory forest and pasture edge. Wills Creek winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder.
Trees along Wills Creek, such as willow and alder, are usually first to release pollen, typically peaking in late winter into March. The wooded areas near Hocking Hills area woodlands then carry the tree pollen load into its sharpest phase, typically centered on April and May. Farther out toward Salt Creek and Wayne National Forest, tree pollen tends to follow this same rough schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Ohio
Is pollen high in Prairie Township right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Prairie Township are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Prairie Township tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Prairie Township will be different from today, with ambrosia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Prairie Township 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 Prairie Township?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Prairie Township. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Prairie Township?
How often is the Prairie Township pollen forecast updated?
The Prairie Township pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie 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.
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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