Scottsbluff pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Scottsbluff is high; mugwort is high; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Set on irrigated farmland beneath the Wildcat Hills bluffs, Scottsbluff's landscape is defined by irrigated corn and sugar beet fields alongside shortgrass prairie and riverside cottonwood, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    63/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    64/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    47/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Scottsbluff right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Scottsbluff are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Scottsbluff tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Scottsbluff will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at high levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Scottsbluff this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Scottsbluff?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Scottsbluff. ambrosia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Scottsbluff?
In Scottsbluff, pollen season begins with elm and cottonwood starting in March before ash peaks during April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and a strong ragweed peak follows in late summer into September. Surrounding farmland is a major contributor to both the spring grass peak and the late-summer ragweed season.
How often is the Scottsbluff pollen forecast updated?

The Scottsbluff pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff, 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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