Waunakee pollen forecast — Mary Lake neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (2 September) pollen in Mary Lake, Waunakee is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (3 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining, mugwort no longer expected.
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) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 15/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 62/100 |
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 | 17/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 40/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The water's edge is thick with hazel and willow, whose pollen spreads readily in early spring; this sits within the local area. The park's turf and planted trees form a small but steady source of grass and ragweed pollen; this sits nearby. Ground-level conditions like local landscaping can nudge these figures slightly either way.
Near the bank, hazel and willow lead the seasonal calendar, getting an early start, typically cresting between February and March. Grass pollen takes over next, building to a peak around June, before ragweed pollen takes center stage across mid-August into October. Daily pollen counts published for the wider region track this same seasonal rhythm closely.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Wisconsin
Is pollen high in Waunakee right now?
On 2 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Waunakee are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Waunakee tomorrow?
On 3 September 2026, pollen conditions in Waunakee will be different from today, with ambrosia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Waunakee 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 Waunakee?
On 2 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Waunakee. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Waunakee?
How often is the Waunakee pollen forecast updated?
The Waunakee pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Waunakee 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 Waunakee 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 Waunakee, 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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