Town of Washburn pollen forecast — Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (2 September) pollen in Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area, Town of Washburn is low; grass and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (3 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will remain stable.
Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset. Airmine's estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily. Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 2 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 10/100 |
Tomorrow - 3 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area, located within the neighborhood, this area has hazel and willow crowd the water's edge, both classic sources of early allergenic pollen. Here, close to home here, woodland where oak stands alongside birch, the latter especially aggressive as an allergen. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall.
In Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area, oak and birch in the woodland come next, through the heart of spring, typically the year's sharpest tree-pollen spell, centered on April and May. Moving into early summer, grass pollen climbs to its seasonal high in June, with ragweed climbing to its own high point from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Wisconsin
Is pollen high in Town of Washburn right now?
On 2 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Town of Washburn are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Town of Washburn tomorrow?
On 3 September 2026, pollen conditions in Town of Washburn will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Town of Washburn this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Town of Washburn?
On 2 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Town of Washburn. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Town of Washburn?
How often is the Town of Washburn pollen forecast updated?
The Town of Washburn pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Town of Washburn 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 Washburn 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 Washburn, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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