High Pollen in Winston-Salem, NC

About pollen in Winston-Salem

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's conditions in Winston-Salem, running high and likely to be noticeable for those who deal with seasonal sensitivities. Grass is contributing at a low level, while tree pollen is essentially a non-issue right now. Overall, anyone sensitive to ragweed and similar late-season weeds should expect the most impact today. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold at a high level for the next several days before easing up toward the end of the forecast period. Grass will stay low and taper slightly, and tree pollen should remain quiet throughout. This pattern fits the season — early fall in the Piedmont is typically ragweed's peak stretch, while oaks, maples, and other common regional trees stay dormant until spring.

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 Winston-Salem, NC today?

Winston-Salem, NC 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 1 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem, NC?

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