West Allis pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (2 September) pollen in West Allis is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (3 September 2026) grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, 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 | 35/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 5/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 68/100 |
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) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 58/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
West Allis's Milwaukee suburban Wisconsin setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited greener residential areas and the more built-up commercial and industrial corridors along Greenfield Avenue. The Honey Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the Milwaukee County Park system to the north provides additional tree pollen sources and the flat, densely developed urban landscape means limited local vegetation variation throughout.
West Allis's Milwaukee suburban setting in Wisconsin produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding Wisconsin farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Honey Creek corridor channels airflows, while the Lake Michigan proximity moderates temperatures and lake breezes can periodically suppress pollen dispersal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Wisconsin
Is pollen high in West Allis right now?
On 2 September 2026, overall pollen levels in West Allis are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in West Allis tomorrow?
On 3 September 2026, pollen conditions in West Allis will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in West Allis 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 West Allis?
On 2 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in West Allis. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in West Allis?
How often is the West Allis pollen forecast updated?
The West Allis pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in West Allis 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 West Allis 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 West Allis, 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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