Traverse City pollen forecast — The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, ragweed at low levels. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Set on a wooded course above Grand Traverse Bay, The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City features northern hardwood forest alongside cherry orchards nearby and dune grass near the bay as the leading sources of pollen around the course. Seasonal timing here follows the same regional pattern typical of courses in this part of the country.

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

    11/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    8/100

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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 ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Traverse City this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia 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. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Traverse City?
Traverse City's regional pollen pattern holds at The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort, with maple and elm first appearing in March before oak peaks during April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; ragweed extends the season into September. Warm, humid summers in this part of the Midwest favor a pronounced late-season ragweed peak.
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 The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort, Traverse City.

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