Willows pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Willows is high; mugwort is high; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high, ragweed remains low. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Willows's setting on flat farmland in California's northern Sacramento Valley supports rice fields, valley oak woodlots, and irrigated orchard rows as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. None of this is unusual for a town with Willows's particular mix of terrain and plant life. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    68/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    20/100

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):

    High

    52/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Willows right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Willows tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Willows this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Willows?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Willows. ambrosia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Willows?
Willows's tree pollen season begins with olive and acacia from January with eucalyptus joining in and continuing through February. Peak grass pollen arrives in March and April, and sagebrush and mugwort extend exposure into early autumn. Mild year-round temperatures push the pollen calendar earlier than in most of the country, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Willows pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Willows 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 Willows 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 Willows, 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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