Allergies & Pollen Count for Palo Alto Orchards, California

Today's Condition

3.8Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Elm, 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

The pollen levels for Tuesday will be falling in the low range. This change results in part from falling temperatures, rising relative humidity and weaker winds.

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.