Allergies & Pollen Count for North Chicago, Illinois

Today's Condition

4.8Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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

The amount of pollen in the air for Tuesday will be falling in the moderate range. This lower level is caused by rising humidity, weak winds and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Unlike pollen, molds can persist even after the first killing frost. Some can even grow at subzero temperatures, but most molds become dormant at cold temperatures.