Allergies & Pollen Count for Damascus, Virginia

Today's Condition

2.4Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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 amount of pollen in the air for Friday will be falling and will remain in the very low range. This forecast of lower pollen concentration is based on falling temperatures, higher dew points and lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

Pollen grains can be found nearly everywhere in the world including the bottoms of lakes and in ice cores in Greenland and the Arctic. Much of this pollen is transported from distant places by the wind.