Salida pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Salida is high; ragweed is high; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, ragweed declining. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Salida's setting on a mountain-valley town along the upper Arkansas River in central Colorado supports ponderosa pine forest, riverside cottonwood, and sagebrush foothills as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.
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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
45/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
55/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
29/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
39/100
Air quality in Salida
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Salida right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Salida are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Salida tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Salida will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Salida 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 Salida?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Salida. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Salida?
How often is the Salida pollen forecast updated?
The Salida pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Salida 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 Salida 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 Salida, 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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