Roscoe pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Roscoe is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing. 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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Roscoe lies in the Illinois River basin, not far from Big Bureau Creek and Rock Run Rookery Preserve. The surrounding landscape is dominated by bottomland hardwood forest and prairie remnants. Big Bureau Creek winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder. Local vegetation still varies with soil type and drainage.
Today - 9 August
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
4/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
27/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
26/100
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
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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
38/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
61/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
62/100
Air quality in Roscoe
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Roscoe right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Roscoe are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Roscoe tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Roscoe will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Roscoe this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Roscoe?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Roscoe. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Roscoe?
How often is the Roscoe pollen forecast updated?
The Roscoe pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Roscoe 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 Roscoe 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 Roscoe, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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