Forecast

More and more grasses are starting to bloom!

After a very sunny and warm weekend, the first half of the week is similar in Burgenland. Only on Thursday is rain currently expected, which could stop the release of pollen, at least in the short term. This would be particularly grass pollen allergy sufferers would bring considerable relief.

This is because many of the early-flowering grasses, such as bluegrass, switchgrass, bentgrass and foxtail grass, already release pollen and therefore provide low to moderate exposure.

In addition, the plantain in the meadow aspect.

Note: At the moment, a yellowish film of dust can be found on car roofs or window sills. This is pollen from conifers such as spruce, pine and fir trees. From an allergological point of view, it is not relevant. However, as this pollen is present in high concentrations in the ambient air, it can cause mechanical irritation of the conjunctiva and respiratory tract.

The concentrations of birch pollen are still on the decline and can only rarely exceed the irritation threshold for allergic stress.

However, birch pollen allergy sufferers must continue to expect exposure to cross-reactions caused by beech and oak caused by beech and oak.

The plane tree blossom is now coming to an end and only sporadic amounts of relevant pollen can be expected in the air.

The white flakes in the air are the seeds and seed hairs of the poplar. Their flight usually coincides with the start of grass flowering, but unlike grass pollen, they cannot cause allergic symptoms.

The rape fields are also in bloom. To avoid possible symptoms, pollen allergy sufferers should avoid being near these fields.

People who are sensitised to the pollen of olive trees must continue to expect symptoms in the coming days, which can be attributed to the flowering of the manna ashbut also to lilacs in the immediate vicinity.

In addition to the pollen types mentioned, ginkgo, mulberry and horse chestnut are also currently sensitised, horse chestnutsour grasses, walnut and cypress plants are represented in the pollen spectrum. However, they only have a very low allergenic potential.

Forecast date: 2026-05-04

Note: The data shown here are model data for the expected start of flowering. For more detailed information on the expected pollen count, please refer to the text forecasts.