Western Springs pollen forecast — Old Town South neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Old Town South, Western Springs is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at medium levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Old Town South — Here, some 714 meters to the edge of the area, a stretch of hazel and willow lines the water, feeding some of spring's earliest pollen. Here, within easy reach at 623m, oak and birch dominating the treeline, both heavy contributors to the spring pollen load.

Today - 9 August

  • 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

    22/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    58/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Western Springs right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Western Springs are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Western Springs tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Western Springs will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Western Springs 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 Western Springs?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Western Springs. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Western Springs?
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, usually peaking sometime between late winter and the end of March. Woodland oak and birch pick up the pace next, through mid-to-late spring, usually peaking from April into May. Grass pollen builds through late spring and peaks in June, and ragweed later takes the lead from mid-August through October.
How often is the Western Springs pollen forecast updated?

The Western Springs pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Western Springs 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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Old Town South, Western Springs.

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