In CT, spring marked by cotton fluff and a 'perfect storm' of conditions leading to high pollen count

Over the past few weeks, the state has experienced high pollen levels, with the coming week tracking for similar conditions, according to data from The Weather Company. Grass-based pollens, in particular, are seeing "very high" levels in Connecticut. Some Connecticut residents have also noticed the accumulation of seeds from Connecticut's native Eastern cottonwood trees — described as "cotton fluff" — blown around roads. Though these seeds are prevalent during allergy season, allergists say that seeds from cottonwood trees are mostly pollen-free when they release, and are often not the cause...