AUSTIN, Texas — We're currently in the peak of cedar season and our daily allergen count certainly reflects it.
Monday's allergy count revealed the highest level of cedar so far this season with a total of 2,937 grains per cubic meter. The previous season high was recorded on Jan. 3 when cedar levels were 1,006 gr/m3.
This surge in cedar is due to the cold front that moved through Central Texas on Sunday. Gusty winds moved allergens from areas north of Central Texas into the KVUE viewing area.
The current forecast calls for breezy conditions to continue for Monday, with gusts around 20 mph possible. We expect cedar levels to remain "high" for at least the first half of the workweek.
The return of southerly flow for the back half of the workweek should help to lower the cedar level for Thursday and Friday. However, another cedar surge could be possible for the weekend and the start of next week as we track two cold fronts moving in from the north.
Cedar season typically lasts until early March but peaks in late December and January.
Here is a look at your extended forecast:
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