Moderate
Moderate pollen — allergy symptoms are likely
Weed pollen is the main trigger · Tomorrow → · Updated 15 hours ago
Today in White Plains: weed pollen is very high, tree pollen is very low, grass pollen is low. Overall score: 42/100. Allergies may be noticeable right now. Tomorrow is expected to be about the same. Updated at 2:00 AM.
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Weed pollen is present — mild symptoms possible
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Pollen levels in White Plains are moderate. People with heightened sensitivity to pollen may notice symptoms.
Tree pollen: Very Low. Grass pollen: Low. Weed pollen: Very High.
Tomorrow's pollen forecast for White Plains is expected to be about the same, with moderate pollen conditions.
Weed pollen is the highest supported pollen type in White Plains today. Weed pollen is very high.
Tree pollen in White Plains is very low today.
Grass pollen in White Plains is low today.
Weed pollen in White Plains is very high today.
White Plains, situated in Westchester County within the humid continental climate of the lower Hudson Valley, experiences a pronounced, multi-season allergy cycle driven by its dense deciduous forests, suburban lawns, and proximity to wetland areas.
Tree pollen kicks off the year, typically emerging in late March and peaking from mid-April through May, with oak, maple, birch, hickory, ash, and cedar being the dominant offenders across the region's wooded neighborhoods and parklands.
As tree season winds down, grass pollen takes over from late May through July, with Timothy, Kentucky bluegrass, orchard grass, and ryegrass producing the heaviest loads, especially during warm, breezy afternoons.
Weed pollen becomes the primary concern from mid-August through the first frost in October, with ragweed leading the way alongside pigweed, lamb's quarters, and plantain thriving in disturbed roadsides and open fields. The overlap between late grass and early ragweed in August often intensifies symptoms for multi-sensitive individuals.
Beyond pollen, White Plains sees significant year-round mold activity fueled by humid summers and damp, leaf-littered autumns, while winter brings increased indoor dust mite exposure, and regional traffic corridors contribute to airborne particulate pollution.
Overall, White Plains presents a classic Northeastern allergy profile: long, layered pollen seasons compounded by persistent mold and humidity.
Tomorrow's pollen forecast for White Plains is expected to be about the same, with moderate pollen conditions.