Pollen, Air Quality & Soil Temperature Forecast

Pollen Forecast

• Today – Friday:
  Levels remain low to moderate thanks to cooler temps and dry air settling in behind the backdoor front.

• Main sources: Ragweed and lingering grass pollens.

• Weekend: Pollen will increase slightly as temps warm back into the 70s, but the lack of rain keeps things from spiking too high.

Air Quality

• Today – Saturday:
  Air quality remains good (AQI 20–40) across the Piedmont. High pressure and dry air mass mean no widespread issues.

• Sunday into early next week:
  Cloudier skies and a bit more moisture may bump AQI into the moderate range briefly, especially near busy roadways, but overall no significant concerns.

Soil Temperatures

• Current readings:

  • Rowan County: around 69–71°F in the 4-inch depth range.

• Trend:

  • With cooler mornings Thursday & Friday (lows in the 40s–50s), soil temps will dip slightly into the upper 60s.

  • Warming back into the low 70s by Sunday as afternoon highs return to the upper 70s.

• Impact:

  • Great for fall planting — soil remains warm enough for root establishment, but cool enough to reduce stress.

  • Mushroom growth may pick back up with increasing moisture early next week.