Allergies & Pollen Count for Fort Carson, Colorado

Today's Condition

7.8Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Chenopods, Grass, Ragweed

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 Thursday will be increasing over today's levels in the high range. This increase is due to higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint.

Allergy Facts

Samples of ragweed pollen have been collected 400 miles out to sea and 2 miles high in the air.