Allergies & Pollen Count for Altoona, Wisconsin

Today's Condition

2.7Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, Sagebrush/Sage

Pollen Index

9.7 - 12 - High

Very high pollen levels. Symptoms are likely for most people with pollen allergies.

7.3 - 9.6 - Medium - High

High enough pollen levels that most allergy sufferers will notice symptoms.

4.9 - 7.2 - Medium

Moderate pollen levels. Many people with allergies may start experiencing symptoms.

2.5 - 4.8 - Low - Medium

Small amounts of pollen present. Highly sensitive individuals may notice mild symptoms.

0.0 - 2.4 - Low

Very little pollen in the air. Most people with pollen allergies will not experience symptoms.

Discussion

Pollen concentrations for Saturday will be increasing over today's levels but will still remain in the low range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity.

Allergy Facts

Over 24 million Americans suffer from allergies to pollen. That makes allergy one of the most common non-curable diseases in the United States.