Allergies & Pollen Count for Burley, Idaho

Today's Condition

8.6Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Chenopods

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

The pollen levels for Monday will be falling in the moderate range. This decrease is due to rising humidity, weakening winds and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. This will improve your outlook if you have allergies and enjoy the out of doors.

Allergy Facts

Before Europeans settled in North America, ragweed plants were confined to riverbanks, flood plains and naturally eroded areas. As the Europeans disturbed the natural flora, ragweed spread widely, especially in the Northeast and Midwest.