West Brookfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in West Brookfield is low; grass and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass increasing, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 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) | Low | 5/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 22/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 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 | 33/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This area, not far from here, has the riverbank shelters hazel and willow, two trees whose pollen travels readily on the breeze. Located within the neighborhood's edge, this area has woodland where oak stands alongside birch, the latter especially aggressive as an allergen. Actual counts still shift year to year with temperature, rainfall, and prevailing wind.
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, hitting its peak before most trees have even budded, around late winter into March. The nearby oak and birch stands take the lead as spring progresses, climbing steadily through spring to a peak in April or May. Grass pollen rises through late spring toward a June high point, before ragweed's late-summer surge carries the season into October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in West Brookfield right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in West Brookfield are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in West Brookfield tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in West Brookfield will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and ambrosia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in West Brookfield this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in West Brookfield?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in West Brookfield. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in West Brookfield?
How often is the West Brookfield pollen forecast updated?
The West Brookfield pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in West Brookfield 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 Brookfield 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 Brookfield, 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/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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