Ridgway pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Ridgway is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, oak at low levels, ragweed at low levels. Over the following five days grass, oak, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Ridgway sits on a mountain valley beneath the Sneffels Range, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of cottonwood along the Uncompahgre River, sagebrush, and aspen groves nearby, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Ridgway. Residents who spend time outdoors around Ridgway typically notice the shift as each season turns over.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
15/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
42/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
2/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
12/100
Air quality in Ridgway
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Ridgway right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ridgway are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Ridgway tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ridgway will be different from today, with oak at low levels, ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ridgway this week?
According to the five-day outlook, oak, ambrosia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ridgway?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Ridgway. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ridgway?
How often is the Ridgway pollen forecast updated?
The Ridgway pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ridgway 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 Ridgway 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 Ridgway, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Ridgway.
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