Allergies & Pollen Count for Saint Paul, Minnesota

Today's Condition

6.5Medium

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

The amount of pollen in the air for Wednesday will be falling in the moderate range. This forecast of lower pollen concentration is based on lack of strong winds. With this amount of reduction in pollen levels, tomorrow should be better for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Ragweed pollen grains are highly sculpted and have surfaces covered with large spines. Interestingly, this menacing appearance has nothing to do with its ability to cause hay fever.