Forecast

When the sun is shining, the grasses are in full bloom!

Of the trees, only the Scots pine is now in full bloom; of the shrubs, it is mainly elder in built-up areas and green alder in the mountains. The latter can cause local irritation in people allergic to alder and birch pollen. The early summer meadow scene, with grasses, sorrel and plantain, as well as cereals, defines the allergy spectrum. In the Mühlviertel region, the main culprit among cereals is allergenic rye. Here and in low mountain ranges, grass pollen levels are currently at their highest. The recent rainfall has stimulated grass growth. People with grass pollen allergies should be aware that localised spikes in pollen levels can occur after thunderstorms and should avoid meadows at such times. In dry areas, on mown land and in the mountains, pollen levels are lower.