Allergies & Pollen Count for Elmira, New York

Today's Condition

0.5Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Grass

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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Monday will be unchanged in the extremely low range. Published Multidata research shows the possibility of trace or low levels of pollen being carried from distant regions even during this period of a lack of local pollen production.

Allergy Facts

The Goosefoot family consists of about 1,500 plants that grow in soils with a high salt content. Members of this family (saltbush, goosefoot, Russian thistle, to name just a few) are a frequent cause of allergies in many cities in the United States.