Sherwin Grade Northbound Vista Point, West Bishop Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Sherwin Grade Northbound Vista Point, West Bishop is low; ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) ragweed remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; grass, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 13/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 16/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 23/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| 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 | 4/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 16/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 22/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around this location in West Bishop is a mix of scrubland and open grassland. Willow is among the allergenic trees nearby. Grasses and weeds such as pigweed round out the local mix. Around here, scrubland contributes pollen from shrubs, grasses and herbs. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 10°C and willow is in full flower. Grass pollen follows, peaking in early summer and easing off by early fall. Pigweed brings a final peak from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in West Bishop right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in West Bishop are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in West Bishop tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in West Bishop will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in West Bishop this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in West Bishop?
On 6 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in West Bishop. artemisia and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in West Bishop?
How often is the West Bishop pollen forecast updated?
The West Bishop pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in West Bishop 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 Bishop 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 Bishop, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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