Allergies & Pollen Count for Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA

Today's Condition

1.4Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Composites

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 Saturday will be increasing in the moderate range. This results in part from drier air. Tomorrow's increase could spell trouble for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Many hay fever sufferers claim that their city is the "ragweed capital" of America. Although the scientific literature is not definitive on this subject, Tulsa, OK, appears to be a qualified contender for this title. Its highest ragweed pollen counts have been documented to be ten times higher than conditions in most other areas.