South Elgin pollen forecast — Woodbridge South neighborhood

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

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Woodbridge South — Located positioned about 356m from the neighborhood, this area has hazel and willow thrive along the damp bank, both prolific early wind-pollinators. Mown grass and ornamental trees in a nearby park, adding to seasonal grass and ragweed pollen; this sits close by, around 394 meters away. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    28/100

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):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    65/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in South Elgin right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in South Elgin are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in South Elgin tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in South Elgin will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and artemisia, ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in South Elgin this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in South Elgin?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in South Elgin. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in South Elgin?
The bank's hazel and willow kick off the pollen season ahead of the rest, reaching its high point sometime in late winter or early spring. Grass pollen builds through late spring and peaks in June, followed by ragweed's own peak stretch from mid-August into October. Local weather swings can shift these windows slightly, but the overall order tends to hold.
How often is the South Elgin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in South Elgin 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 South Elgin 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 South Elgin, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Woodbridge South, South Elgin.

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