Allergies & Pollen Count for Rochester, New York

Today's Condition

7.1Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, 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

The amount of pollen in the air for Thursday will be increasing and extend further into the very high range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on drier air. Tomorrow's increase could spell trouble for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Ragweed is a member of the Aster family, a collection of plants that includes about 25,000 species. Ragweed's relatives include sunflowers and dandelions.