Snowmass Village pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (20 July) pollen in Snowmass Village is medium; grass and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (21 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Snowmass Village sits on a mountain valley beneath the Elk Mountains near Aspen, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of aspen groves, subalpine fir, and mountain wildflower meadows, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

Today - 20 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    38/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

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 - 21 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    41/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Snowmass Village right now?

On 20 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Snowmass Village are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Snowmass Village tomorrow?

On 21 July 2026, pollen conditions in Snowmass Village will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Snowmass Village this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Snowmass Village?

On 20 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Snowmass Village. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Snowmass Village?
Snowmass Village sees its pollen season open with juniper and cottonwood from March then ash follows, running through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and grass pollen lingers into early September before tapering off. The dry mountain climate offers fewer rain breaks than more humid parts of the country throughout the year.
How often is the Snowmass Village pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Snowmass Village 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 Snowmass Village 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 Snowmass Village, 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: 20 July 2026 at 16:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Snowmass Village.

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