University of Worcester's pollen forecast and fungal spore forecast for the UK.

Weekly pollen and fungal spore forecast summary

Forecast to Friday 20th February 2026, for West Midlands:  Pollen: risk of high alder and hazel during dry, mild days; Spores: low to high for aspergillus/penicillium types.

Grass Pollen Count - Low

 Pollen forecast for grass with a low green pollen count.

Grass pollen risk will be very low or zero until next Spring.

Tree Pollen Count - Moderate

 Pollen forecast for trees with a moderate yellow pollen count.

There is a chance of high alder and hazel pollen on any dry, mild days, although the risk will often be low due to high humidity. Cypress and elm pollen also airborne.

Fungal Spore Levels - High

Pollen forecast for spores with a high orange pollen count.

A high risk  from Aspergillus/penicillium types is possible during dry, mild days but the risk will often be low due to high humidity. 

Weed Pollen Count - Low

 Pollen forecast for weeds with a low green pollen count.

Weed pollen risk pollen risk will be very low or zero until next Spring.

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