Pollen coats the hood and windshield of a car in Cary, Monday, March 23, 2026. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com If your car is coated in yellow and your eyes won’t stop itching, the worst is ...

Spring is here, and so is allergy season. Well, to be fair, pollen in the Deep South is kind of like the threat of tornadoes. It might be worse in the spring or fall, but the risk is with us all year.

South Carolina pollen season kicks off in February around springtime and peaks during March. Tree pollen is the current primary allergen, with grass pollen expected to rise as temperatures increase.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Pine pollen will peak in the Triangle around March 30, then taper by early April. DEQ reports March days were moderate–high; March 23 ...