Forecast

The grasses are flowering and causing problems!

In lower and mid-altitude areas, the main flowering season for grasses that are significant for allergy sufferers is beginning. In meadows, sorrel and plantain are also appearing. Cereal pollen is also appearing sporadically, and locally there is pollen from oilseed rape. In contrast, tree flowering is drawing to a close, with the exception of oak and pine. The conspicuous and troublesome yellow pollen fall from the conifers spruce and fir is coming to an end. In built-up areas, pollen from plane, walnut and horse chestnut trees is still present, though these are also of minor allergenic significance. Whilst birch pollen levels are declining, green alder is flowering in the mountains, which can cause irritation for allergy sufferers in some areas.