Allergies & Pollen Count for Westport, Nova Scotia, CA

Today's Condition

1.8Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, 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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Tuesday will be rising but will still remain in the low range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to drier air.

Allergy Facts

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