Sleepy Eye pollen forecast — Sleepy Eye Campground neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Sleepy Eye Campground, Sleepy Eye is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass no longer expected, mugwort no longer expected, ragweed 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) | Low | 12/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 22/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
For Sleepy Eye Campground, the water's edge is thick with hazel and willow, whose pollen spreads readily in early spring, just outside the immediate area. Here, nearby, woods composed largely of oak and birch, a combination tied to sharp spring pollen spikes. Grass and ornamental trees within the park boundary contribute modestly to grass and ragweed levels; this sits within the neighborhood's edge.
In Sleepy Eye Campground, hazel and willow along the water get the season underway before other species, starting well before the main spring rush, topping out around March. As spring turns to summer, grass pollen rises toward its June high, before ragweed takes over as the dominant allergen from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Minnesota
Is pollen high in Sleepy Eye right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Sleepy Eye are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sleepy Eye tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Sleepy Eye will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sleepy Eye 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 Sleepy Eye?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Sleepy Eye. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Sleepy Eye?
How often is the Sleepy Eye pollen forecast updated?
The Sleepy Eye pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sleepy Eye 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 Sleepy Eye 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 Sleepy Eye, 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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