Traverse City pollen forecast — Crystal Downs Country Club – Championship Course neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Crystal Downs Country Club – Championship Course, Traverse City is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, oak at low levels, ragweed at low levels. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and oak will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Crystal Downs Country Club's Michigan Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake setting features oak, birch, and maple as the main pollen sources across the dual lake-view course, with exposure varying between the exposed lake-facing fairways and the more sheltered woodland sections. The dual lake position moderates temperatures locally, while surrounding Michigan farmland contributes substantial grass pollen and the Great Lakes continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Traverse City right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Traverse City are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Traverse City tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Traverse City will be different from today, with grass at low levels, oak at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Traverse City this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Traverse City?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Traverse City. artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, and ambrosia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Traverse City?
Crystal Downs Country Club – Championship Course tracks Traverse City's broader pollen pattern, with maple and elm appearing from March before oak peaks during April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and a late-summer ragweed peak runs into September. The continental Midwest climate produces a well-defined spring tree peak followed by a strong late-summer ragweed season, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Traverse City pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City, 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 Crystal Downs Country Club – Championship Course, Traverse City.

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