The city is wading into one of its most intense allergy seasons, with trees and weeds gearing up to unleash a symphony of sniffles and sneezes across the bayou. The culprits are oak, sycamore, and hackberry trees, coloring the town with a fine mist of lime-green pollen. Relief might be in sight, though. According to Click2Houston, a cold front this Friday could help wash away some of the pesky particles, although not completely obliterate them – just enough to see the actual color of your car.

The pollen party doesn't stop with trees; it's joined by an array of weeds and grasses that found in the preceding winter’s warmth and rainfall, favorable conditions for their own unwelcome blooms. Dr. David Corry from Baylor College of Medicine issues a reminder that this season's allergies pose a particularly challenging constellation for Houstonians, according to a report by Medriva. With daily allergy reports posted online, residents can craft their daily battle plans against the onslaught of birch, cottonwood, maple, and the gang starting to act up by June.

When it comes to strategies for keeping the upper hand over the sneeze fest, locals have a few cards to play. Over-the-counter solutions are available, including antihistamines and sinus rinses. Meanwhile, nasal sprays pack their own punch against Houston's verdant villains. And for those done with short-term fixes, immunotherapy offers a beacon of long-lasting relief. For those caught outside, masks might just be the shield necessary to keep the invisible foes at bay.

Space City Weather forecasting highs in the 80s for the workweek, it's prime time for allergens to thrive. The local climate directly dictates the growth and spread of pollen across the city, all the more reason to keep tabs on both weather and allergy reports.