Wheeling Township pollen forecast — Nerstrand Big Woods Campground neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (2 September) pollen in Nerstrand Big Woods Campground, Wheeling Township is low; grass and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (3 September 2026) grass increasing, ragweed increasing, mugwort at moderate levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease; 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) | Low | 2/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 9/100 |
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 | 41/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around Nerstrand Big Woods Campground, this area, just around the area, has the riverbank shelters hazel and willow, two trees whose pollen travels readily on the breeze. A mix of oak and birch trees, birch in particular a notorious spring allergen source; this sits in the wider area. Nearby, in the vicinity, the park's turf and planted trees form a small but steady source of grass and ragweed pollen.
At Nerstrand Big Woods Campground, oak and birch in the woods pick up where the earlier species leave off, cresting around April and May in the year's sharpest tree-pollen spike. The water-adjacent hazel and willow are early risers, reaching its high point sometime in late winter or early spring. Through late spring, grass pollen climbs steadily toward its June peak, handing off to ragweed, which peaks from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Minnesota
Is pollen high in Wheeling Township right now?
On 2 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Wheeling Township are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Wheeling Township tomorrow?
On 3 September 2026, pollen conditions in Wheeling Township will be different from today, with artemisia at moderate levels and ambrosia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Wheeling Township 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 Wheeling Township?
On 2 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Wheeling Township. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Wheeling Township?
How often is the Wheeling Township pollen forecast updated?
The Wheeling Township pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Wheeling Township 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 Wheeling Township 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 Wheeling Township, 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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