Weekly pollen and fungal spore forecast summary
Forecast to Friday 27th February 2026, for West Midlands: Pollen: risk of high alder during dry, mild days; Spores: generally low
Grass Pollen Count - Low
Grass pollen risk will be very low or zero until next Spring.
Tree Pollen Count - High
High alder pollen on any dry, mild days, low risk during damp weather. Hazel, poplar, cypress and elm pollen also airborne in low to moderate amounts.
Fungal Spore Levels - Low
Generally, a low risk for spores this week. Low amounts of aspergillus/pencillium and pleospora will be airborne during mild, dry weather, although these may still cause symptoms in those who are particularly sensitive to spores.
Weed Pollen Count - Low
Weed pollen risk pollen risk will be very low or zero until next Spring.
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