Forecast

The fine weather phase continues and grass pollen is in the air!

From the Waldviertel to the Schneeberg, it will remain sunny and summery warm this weekend. For grass pollen allergy sufferers, this means days with a high pollen load. From today's perspective, the beginning of next week is expected to be rainy. Depending on the intensity of this forecast precipitation, pollen concentrations and the associated relief should drop.

The first peak of the grass bloom is over, but the pollution will remain at a high level. In Lower Austria, there are currently flowering specimens of couch grass, grass grass, smooth oats, oats, crested wheatgrass, bluegrass and ryegrass. In the higher elevations of the industrial and Mostviertel regions, foxtail grass continues to flower. Rye and wheat are flowering in the cultivation areas. As cereal pollen is relatively large and heavy, it is mainly found around cereal fields.

In meadows, flowering dock and plantain can intensify the impact.

Lime trees are in full bloom in Lower Austria. Although their pollen is of little relevance from an allergological point of view, the scent of their flowers can cause irritation in sensitive people.

In the subalpine south of Lower Austria, the peak of the green alder blossom has passed. However, people who are sensitised to birch plants may still be exposed to a moderate level. The sunny weather in the coming days may cause allergy-relevant long-distance transport to the Danube region and the Vienna Basin if the wind direction is favourable.

Privet, a popular ornamental shrub in residential areas, is in bloom. It is important for allergy sufferers who are sensitised to olive trees. This white-flowering shrub is insect-pollinated and therefore only produces small amounts of pollen. Sensitised persons should therefore avoid direct contact.

The first relevant concentrations of fungal spores are registered at our measuring points in Lower Austria. They usually reach low to moderate concentrations in the ambient air. There may be a short-term increase in concentrations after rain showers.

Other types of pollen in the ambient air: nettle, umbellifers, elderberry, wine, goosefoot and cypress. These are of minor allergological importance.

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