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Got Allergies? Find Out the Pollen Count in Alexandria
Maple, ash and other tree pollens are making this season difficult for allergy sufferers. Check out today's pollen forecast for Alexandria and other parts of Northern Virginia.
Springtime has arrived and pollen is in the air.
Thanks to the effects of climate change, experts say the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before.
In the Alexandria area, maple, cedar, juniper, birch, alder and ash trees are in bloom and contributing most of the pollen flying around this spring, according to Pollen.com.
Find out what's happening in West End Alexandriafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
See:
- Seasonal Allergies Something to Sneeze At in D.C. Metropolitan Area
- Helpful Hints for Managing Spring Allergies
Now you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. (You may want to bookmark this page and check daily!)
Find out what's happening in West End Alexandriafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Allergy Alert tool from Pollen.com above shows which pollen allergens are high in Alexandria today.
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