Very Low Pollen in Alief, TX

About pollen in Alief

Pollen levels in Alief are quite low today, with grass and weed pollen both registering only a slight presence and tree pollen absent altogether. Most people should notice little to no effect, though those with heightened sensitivity may catch a faint trace of grass or weed pollen in the air. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next several days, with grass and weed pollen remaining light and tree pollen staying quiet. This lull fits the season—local trees such as oak, elm, and ash typically release their pollen in spring rather than late summer, so tree activity isn't expected to pick up soon. As late summer moves toward fall, it's worth keeping an eye on weed pollen, since ragweed and similar plants tend to become more active during that stretch.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Alief, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Alief. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Alief: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Live oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Loblolly pine

Pinus taeda

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Arizona ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Water oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Post oak

Quercus stellata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Shumard oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cedar elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Burr oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Mulberry

Morus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Alief, TX today?

Alief, TX is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Alief, TX right now?

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Alief, TX?

The main sources right now are Oak, Elm, Triadica, Ash, and Lagerstroemia.