University of Worcester's pollen forecast and fungal spore forecast for the UK.

Weekly pollen and fungal spore forecast summary

Due to popular demand our forecasts are back. 

Forecast to 21st February 2025:  Pollen: alder pollen rising to high during dry weather; Spores: Aspergillus/penicillium types low/moderate risk.

Grass Pollen Count - Low

 Pollen forecast for grass with a low green pollen count.

Grass pollen season will resume next Spring.

Tree Pollen Count - High

 Pollen forecast for trees with a high orange pollen count.

Hazel pollen at moderate risk on any dry days (+10C). Alder pollen is likely to rise to high later this week in dry weather.  

Fungal Spore Levels - Moderate

Pollen forecast for spores with a moderate yellow pollen count.

Aspergillus/penicillium types are expected to be at low to moderate risk for a few weeks before increasing again in mid-March. Pleospora will likely start increasing from around mid-week, when the weather become drier. 

Weed Pollen Count - Low

Pollen forecast for weeds with a low green pollen count.

Weed pollen season will resume next Spring.

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