Stickney pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Stickney are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Stickney will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at moderate levels and artemisia increasing

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

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Stickney. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

Streamside willow and alder near the Chicago River kick off the local pollen calendar, usually strongest in the weeks before spring fully arrives. The wooded areas near the Skokie Lagoons then carry the tree pollen load into its sharpest phase, typically centered on April and May. The stretch between the North Branch of the Chicago River and LaBagh Woods typically mirrors this timing fairly closely.

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

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.

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 Stickney, 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.