Sault Ste. Marie pollen forecast — Soo Locks Park neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Soo Locks Park, Sault Ste. Marie is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Soo Locks Park occupies a viewing park overlooking the historic Great Lakes shipping locks, and its plant life mirrors the rest of Sault Ste. Marie, so seasonal pollen sources here match the broader regional pattern. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.
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
14/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
23/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
40/100
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):
Low
1/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
28/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sault Ste. Marie right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sault Ste. Marie are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sault Ste. Marie tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sault Ste. Marie will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Sault Ste. Marie. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sault Ste. Marie?
How often is the Sault Ste. Marie pollen forecast updated?
The Sault Ste. Marie pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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