High Pollen in Columbia, MO

About pollen in Columbia

Weed pollen is running high in Columbia today and is the main driver of any allergy symptoms, while tree and grass pollen remain very low and are unlikely to cause much trouble. If you tend to react to ragweed, this is the day to be more mindful, since it accounts for nearly all of the irritation in the air right now. Weed pollen should stay high for the next couple of days before easing considerably, dropping to a quiet level by midweek and staying low into the following day. Grass pollen is expected to hold steady at a low level throughout, and tree pollen should remain minimal as well. This pattern fits the season well: with oak, hickory, and maple trees long past their spring release and grasses winding down, ragweed is the dominant allergen in central Missouri through late summer and into fall, typically tapering off as the first hard frosts arrive.

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).

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Columbia, MO today?

Columbia, MO is at a high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 0 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Columbia, MO right now?

Weed pollen is high today at 4 of 5, and it's in season now. Many allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Columbia, MO?

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