Allergies & Pollen Count for Niagara Falls, New York

Today's Condition

0.9Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, 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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Monday will be rising in the moderate range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on strong winds and decreasing humidity. This heavy increase in pollen concentration could very well cause problems for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.

Allergy Facts

Research indicates that ragweed sheds its pollen between 6 and 10 a.m. Ragweed sensitive individuals may avoid some agony by postponing their morning jog until the evening or exercising indoors.