Forecast

Rain is keeping pollen levels down, but fungal spores remain a problem; long-distance transport of ragweed pollen is possible!

On Thursday, there will be widespread rain across Styria. This rainfall will wash the pollen out of the air and prevent pollen that has already settled on the ground from being stirred up again. It will also be cooler this weekend than it has been so far. Following this rainfall, it will remain dry until Sunday. Hardly any pollen will be released from local vegetation. In built-up areas, ornamental grasses may flower sporadically and cause localised pollen levels. As southerly winds are likely to prevail over the coming days, small to moderate amounts of ragweed pollen may continue to be carried by wind into southern and eastern Styria. Following the rain, there may be a brief period of intense fungal spore dispersal, as fungi release more spores after rainfall. As the weather improves, fungal spore levels will drop again by Sunday.