Allergies & Pollen Count for McChord AFB, Washington

Today's Condition

0.3Low

Top Allergens:

Sagebrush/Sage

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

Pollen concentrations for Friday will be on the increase but will remain in the extremely low range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to drier air.

Allergy Facts

Although most people only associate algae with green scum on the surface of ponds, algal cells are often found in the atmosphere in high concentrations. Some of these algae have even been shown to cause hay fever.