Shaker Heights pollen forecast — Onaway neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Onaway, Shaker Heights is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 7/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 48/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Hazel and willow thrive along the damp bank, both prolific early wind-pollinators; this sits close by, around 300 meters away. The tree cover here leans heavily on oak and birch, both key drivers of spring pollen, some 300 meters to the edge of the area.
The water-adjacent hazel and willow are early risers, building through the tail end of winter into March. By mid-spring, oak and birch in the woods take over, typically the year's sharpest tree-pollen spell, centered on April and May. Late spring sees grass pollen build steadily toward a peak in June, before ragweed pollen takes center stage across mid-August into October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Ohio
Is pollen high in Shaker Heights right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Shaker Heights are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Shaker Heights tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Shaker Heights will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Shaker Heights this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Shaker Heights?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Shaker Heights. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Shaker Heights?
How often is the Shaker Heights pollen forecast updated?
The Shaker Heights pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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