Allergies & Pollen Count for Westfield, Massachusetts

Today's Condition

3.3Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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 amount of pollen in the air for Saturday will not change appreciably and will remain in the low range. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Goldenrod is a member of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Goldenrod plants flower (shed pollen) in the fall and can cause hay fever problems for some people.