Allergies & Pollen Count for Rail Road Flat, California

Today's Condition

8Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Chenopods, Elm, Grass

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 Thursday will be falling in the moderate range. This change results in part from falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

The ragweed plant is named for the ragged appearance of its leaves. Short ragweed is considered the most ragged of the ragweed species found in the United States.