Very High Pollen in Carrollton, TX

About pollen in Carrollton

Pollen levels across the board are running very high in Carrollton today, with tree pollen leading the way and grass and weed close behind. Anyone with sensitivities should expect a rough day outdoors, as all three major pollen types are active enough to trigger noticeable symptoms. This kind of widespread, elevated activity tends to make it harder to find relief simply by avoiding one particular trigger. The good news is that relief appears to be on the way. Tree pollen is expected to drop sharply over the next couple of days before ticking back up slightly by midweek, while grass and weed pollen follow a similar pattern of easing before rising again toward the end of the forecast period. This kind of tree pollen spike is a bit unusual for early autumn, when species like cedar and juniper typically dominate rather than the broader tree activity more common in spring. Meanwhile, weed pollen — largely driven by ragweed this time of year — is expected to climb again in the coming days, which is typical for this stretch of early fall in North Texas.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).
• Make sure to use an air purifier with HEPA filter in your home, especially in your bedroom. Don't forget to perform regular filter maintenance checks.

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Carrollton, TX today?

Carrollton, TX is at a very high 5 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 5 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Carrollton, TX right now?

Tree pollen is very high today at 5 of 5, and it's in season now. Most allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Carrollton, TX?

The main sources right now are Elm, Grasses, and Ragweed. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.