Very High Pollen in Colorado Springs, CO

About pollen in Colorado Springs

Weed pollen is dominating the air in Colorado Springs today, reaching a very high level that is likely to affect even those with mild sensitivities. Tree pollen is quiet, so if you are feeling stuffy or itchy-eyed, weeds are almost certainly the cause. Looking ahead, weed pollen will remain the main concern through the next several days, staying high with only a slight dip expected before climbing again. This tracks with the season, as late summer is peak time for ragweed and other weeds to release pollen, while trees like ash, oak, and elm have long since finished their spring runs and won't be a factor again until next year.

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.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ponderosa pine

Pinus ponderosa

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Rocky mountain juniper

Juniperus scopulorum

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Plains cottonwood

Populus sargentii

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pinon pine

Pinus edulis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Quaking aspen

Populus tremuloides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Pinyon pine

Pinus edulis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Colorado Springs, CO today?

Colorado Springs, CO is at a very high 5 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 4 to 5 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Colorado Springs, CO right now?

Weed 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 Colorado Springs, CO?

The main sources right now are Ash, Oak, Elm, and Ragweed. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.