It’s back... mountain cedar has returned to the pollen count for the first time this season, thanks to breezy north winds.

From now through Valentine’s Day, thousands of us who are allergic to cedar will have to combat itchy and watery eyes, a scratchy throat, and lots of sneezing.

👉What is Mountain Cedar? KSAT EXPLAINS👈

CEDAR KEY POINTS: • Mountain cedar pollen typically peaks in mid-January, ends by Valentine’s Day. • We usually see a spike in mountain cedar after a cold front, when winds from the north bring pollen to San Antonio from the Hill Country. • Over-the-counter allergy medicines are the first thing to try when treating a mountain cedar allergy, but you may have to get allergy shots if you have a particularly high sensitivity to the pollen.

What is mountain cedar?

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