Wheeling pollen forecast — Wheeling HS's Football Field neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (2 September) pollen in Wheeling HS's Football Field, Wheeling is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (3 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining, 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 | 38/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 9/100 |
| 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) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 47/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Wheeling HS's Football Field sits in the Wheeling suburban landscape of the northwest Chicago suburbs, with oak, maple, and elm as the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Surrounding Illinois suburban woodland and farmland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and mugwort extends exposure into September throughout this Cook County suburban school setting.
Wheeling HS's Football Field tracks Wheeling's broader pollen pattern, with maple and elm appearing from March before oak peaks during April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and ragweed pollen builds steadily from August into September. Warm, humid summers in this part of the Midwest favor a pronounced late-season ragweed peak, consistent with the wider Wheeling area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Wheeling right now?
On 2 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Wheeling are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Wheeling tomorrow?
On 3 September 2026, pollen conditions in Wheeling will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Wheeling this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Wheeling?
On 2 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Wheeling. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Wheeling?
How often is the Wheeling pollen forecast updated?
The Wheeling pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Wheeling 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 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, 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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