Allergies & Pollen Count for Northfield, Minnesota

Today's Condition

10.8High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, 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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Tuesday will be greater than today's levels and extend even further into the extremely high range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is drier air.

Allergy Facts

The plantain family consists of approximately 250 species found in the Americas. Pollen from this plant causes hay fever in the summer and fall.