Youngstown pollen forecast — Cottage Grove neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Cottage Grove, Youngstown is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains moderate, ragweed remains high, grass increasing. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Here, some 300-400 meters out, water here is bordered by hazel and willow, both notable sources of wind-borne pollen. This area, a short trip out, around 600-700m, has tree cover made up mostly of oak and birch, both significant spring allergen sources. Located some 750 meters out, this area has parkland with regularly mown grass and planted trees, both sources of grass and ragweed pollen.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    48/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    29/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    54/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    33/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Youngstown right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Youngstown are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Youngstown tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Youngstown will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Youngstown this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Youngstown?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Youngstown. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Youngstown?
Hazel and willow along the water get the season underway before other species, building through the tail end of winter into March. The nearby oak and birch stands take the lead as spring progresses, reaching maximum intensity across the April-May window. Moving into early summer, grass pollen climbs to its seasonal high in June, and ragweed later takes the lead from mid-August through October.
How often is the Youngstown pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Youngstown 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 Youngstown 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 Youngstown, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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