Williston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Williston is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains low. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The vegetation around Williston, on rolling farmland in the Bakken oil country of northwestern North Dakota, is dominated by wheat fields and prairie grasses, with riverside cottonwood adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Individual yards and gardens around Williston can still vary somewhat from this general pattern. Nearby towns with similar terrain tend to see a broadly similar pattern.

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):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    15/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    18/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Williston right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Williston are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Williston tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Williston will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Williston 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 Williston?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Williston. grass and ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Williston?
Williston's tree pollen season begins with elm and cottonwood from March with ash joining in and continuing through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; a strong ragweed peak follows in late summer into September. Wide-open plains terrain lets pollen travel long distances on the prevailing wind, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Williston pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Williston 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 Williston 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 Williston, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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