Rowan County Pollen Forecast

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 9:39am

Allergy season is ramping up across the area as tree pollen begins increasing across North Carolina. Tree pollen typically starts showing up in late winter and builds through March, with the peak often arriving in early April.

Today:
Pollen Index: 10.1 – High

Top Allergens:
• Juniper
• Elm
• Ash

A pollen index above about 9.7 on the 0–12 scale is considered high, meaning many allergy sufferers may notice symptoms today.

Tomorrow:
Pollen Index: 2.8 – Low-Medium

Rain moving through tonight and Thursday will help temporarily wash pollen out of the air, leading to lower levels for a short time.

What to Expect
• Tree pollen season is underway
• Warm, windy days help spread pollen
• Rain often lowers counts temporarily

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, today may be a tough day for symptoms before conditions improve tomorrow.

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