Is it too early to talk about pollen season in Atlanta?

Name: Is it too early to talk about pollen season in Atlanta?
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T23:17:37Z
Description: While it's only February, Metro Atlanta is already grappling with a high pollen count, reaching 189 on Wednesday due to elm, juniper, and alder trees. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes warns that while current levels are high, they "pale in comparison" to the massive "yellow explosion" expected in March and April.

While it's only February, Metro Atlanta is already grappling with a high pollen count, reaching 189 on Wednesday due to elm, juniper, and alder trees. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes warns that while current levels are high, they "pale in comparison" to the massive "yellow explosion" expected in March and April.

Posted February 18, 2026 6:17pm EST