Town of Ithaca pollen forecast — Northwest Ithaca neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Northwest Ithaca, Town of Ithaca is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The water's edge is thick with hazel and willow, whose pollen spreads readily in early spring, near this part of town. Local readings for the surrounding area tend to follow this same general pattern. Ground-level conditions like local landscaping can nudge these figures slightly either way. Nearby weather stations report comparable trends across the broader stretch of the county.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    55/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    58/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Town of Ithaca right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Town of Ithaca tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Town of Ithaca will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Town of Ithaca this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Town of Ithaca?

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

When is pollen season in Town of Ithaca?
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, topping out well before most other trees start releasing pollen, around February and March. As spring turns to summer, grass pollen rises toward its June high, followed by ragweed's own peak stretch from mid-August into October. Exact peak dates shift by a few weeks year to year depending on temperature and rainfall.
How often is the Town of Ithaca pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Town of Ithaca 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 Town of Ithaca 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 Town of Ithaca, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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