Forecast

Hardly any pollen in the air, but fungal spores remain a problem; rain brings the pollen count to an end!

In Styria, the week begins with some cloud, but it will remain dry and sunny until the middle of the week. Our pollen monitoring stations are now only recording isolated pollen grains from mugwort, grasses, stinging nettles and plantain. Local ragweed populations have also already finished flowering. Only when winds blow from the east and south can allergy-relevant quantities of ragweed pollen be carried by long-distance transport into eastern and southern Styria. As a result, moderate levels of pollen may be present here during the afternoon hours. Autumn is also characterised by relatively high levels of fungal spore dispersal. People who are sensitised to fungal spores should continue to expect exposure. Thursday will be rainy. This rain will wash the few remaining pollen grains out of the air and put an end to long-distance transport. Following the rainfall, briefly elevated fungal spore levels are possible.