Allergies & Pollen Count for Lakewood, Colorado

Today's Condition

1.5Low

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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Saturday will be rising but will stay in the very low range. This higher level is caused in part by higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint.

Allergy Facts

Pollen monitoring is much more extensive in Europe than in the United States. Data from these networks help people in Europe to minimize their exposure to pollen grains and plan their drug regimens for the day.