Steamboat Springs pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Steamboat Springs is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, ragweed remains low, oak at low levels. Over the following five days grass, oak, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Steamboat Springs's setting on the Yampa River valley in the northern Rockies supports aspen and lodgepole pine forest, sagebrush hillsides, and riverside cottonwoods as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Steamboat Springs. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
34/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
6/100
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
49/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
6/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
22/100
Air quality in Steamboat Springs
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Steamboat Springs right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Steamboat Springs are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Steamboat Springs tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Steamboat Springs will be different from today, with grass at medium levels, oak at low levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Steamboat Springs this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, oak, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Steamboat Springs?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Steamboat Springs. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Steamboat Springs?
How often is the Steamboat Springs pollen forecast updated?
The Steamboat Springs pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs 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 Steamboat Springs, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Steamboat Springs.
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