Town of Shandaken pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Town of Shandaken is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Town of Shandaken has hazel and willow grow along the nearby water, quick to release pollen once it warms up. Around Town of Shandaken, the local woodland is dominated by oak and birch, tied to sharp spring pollen counts. In Town of Shandaken, a local park's lawns and planted trees add a small share of grass and ragweed pollen.

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):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    20/100

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):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    18/100

Air quality in Town of Shandaken

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Town of Shandaken right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Town of Shandaken are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Town of Shandaken tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Town of Shandaken will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

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

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Town of Shandaken?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Town of Shandaken. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Town of Shandaken?
The earliest pollen here comes from hazel and willow, cresting in late February or March. Oak and birch drive the pollen count next, usually topping out in April or May. Late spring brings grass pollen to its June high, then ragweed takes over through October. The order of species stays steady, even if exact dates shift.
How often is the Town of Shandaken pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Town of Shandaken 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 Shandaken 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 Shandaken, 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.)

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