Local experts say tree pollen levels are currently at peak across the Western New York region, and it might not be only itchy eyes or the sniffles you’re experiencing.

If you’ve been outside lately, you may have noticed white fluff drifting through the air. That’s cottonwood—and it’s making quite the fluffy entrance this season.

Pollen counts are high across Michigan, especially in the western and northern regions. Tree pollen is prevalent in spring, grass pollen in summer, and ragweed in fall.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Allergies have been rampant through early spring, but signs are pointing to conditions getting worse over the next few weeks. Tree pollen is normally the first allergen ...

Cottonwood trees disperse seeds via wind, using white, fluffy tufts. This typically lasts four weeks, from late May to late June. The trees are common in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, growing near ...

“When you look at pollen counts for tree pollen, low is between one and 14, moderate is between 15 and 89, high is above 90 grains per cubic meter, and we're in the 1,000s right now, so we're ...

It's not expected to end anytime soon. Tree pollen season is set to run through May. Dr. DiDario recommends if you are having allergy symptoms to try over-the-counter allergy medication.

Local experts say tree pollen levels are currently at peak across the Western New York region, and it might not be only itchy eyes or the sniffles you’re experiencing. “These are allergy ...