Allergies & Pollen Count for Skull Valley, Arizona

Today's Condition

6.1Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, 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 pollen levels for Tuesday will be higher than they were today in the moderate range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is drier air.

Allergy Facts

Ragweed generally grows in disturbed soil (e.g., tilled agricultural fields, construction sites). Ecologists consider ragweed a pioneer plant for its ability to invade vacant soils or soils that cannot support other vegetation.