Winnemucca pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Winnemucca is medium; grass is medium; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, grass increasing, ragweed increasing. 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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Winnemucca's setting on a high-desert basin town along the Humboldt River supports sagebrush steppe, greasewood flats, and riverside cottonwood as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

  • 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):

    High

    55/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    36/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Winnemucca right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Winnemucca are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Winnemucca tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Winnemucca this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Winnemucca?

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

When is pollen season in Winnemucca?
Winnemucca sees its pollen season open with palo verde and mesquite from January then mulberry follows, running through February. Grass follows, peaking through March and April, while a second grass and weed peak follows the summer monsoon rains from July through September. Dry desert air lets pollen travel widely once released, with the spring peak the most intense stretch, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Winnemucca pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca, 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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