Pollen count at medium levels, but will change as weather dries up

The Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center is now reporting trees at a medium level on the pollen count. This is likely to due to some recent moisture and the fact that trees are primarily done pollinating. Grasses and weeds have yet to cause any problems. Several trees are aggravating allergy symptoms right now, including: birch, cedar, juniper, ash, willow, walnut, pine and oak, among others.

With the potential for mostly dry weather between Wednesday and Friday, it's possible the pollen count could continue to be at a medium or even high level. Saturday could provide some scattered showers, and this may lower levels somewhat. However, that trend won't last for long. Dry conditions are back in the forecast on Sunday, probably boosting the pollen count once again.

Allergy sufferers: be prepared. Experts say grasses and weeds should pop up in the next week or two, depending upon how the forecast pans out. Grasses are expected to peak mid-May. Meanwhile, weeds will stick around until September. Check with your doctor about your symptoms so you won't be sneezing all the way through the summer.