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Weather alerts for outdoor photographers

Set your perfect conditions. Get alerted when they happen.

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Also available on mobile

Your next photo opportunities, found automatically.

We monitor the forecast and alert you when conditions score high.

Happening now
High 88%
soft light

Perfect Soft Light

Bright sunlight beautifully softened by partial cloud creating ideal diffused illumination

📸 Soft Light Index 88-94%
Cloud Cover: 62%
Diffuse Ratio: 0.72
Shortwave Radiation: 520 W/m²
Tuscany
Wednesday, May 14 10:30 – 13:00
Happening now
High 91%
golden hour

Exceptional Golden Hour

Sun creating optimal warm directional light conditions

🌇 Golden Hour Potential 88-94%
Low Cloud Cover: 12%
Mid Cloud Cover: 25%
High Cloud Cover: 18%
Sun Elevation: 4.2° (Golden hour)
Yosemite Valley
Wednesday, May 14 18:45 – 19:30
Starts tomorrow
High 84%
fog

Dense Fog at Sunrise

Dense moisture layer settling near surface very likely to create fog

🌫️ Fog Probability 85-95%
Dewpoint Spread: 0.5°C
Visibility: 180 m (Very poor)
Relative Humidity: 97%
Wind Speed: 1.2 m/s (Calm)
Black Forest
Thursday, May 15 06:15 – 08:30

How it works

  1. 1

    Mark your favorite spots

    Add your go-to shooting locations. Each gets its own custom rules and alerts.

  2. 2

    Choose your conditions

    Pick from templates like "Fog Hunter," "Painted Sky," or "Mirror Lake" — or create your own from 90+ weather fields.

  3. 3

    Capture the moment

    Get alerted when conditions align. Choose morning digests for planning or instant alerts for time-sensitive opportunities.

Simple pricing

Always free. New accounts include a 7-day Pro trial — no credit card required.

Free

Perfect for single-location shooters.

Free
  • 1 location · 3 rules
  • Updates every 6 hours · 3-day forecasts
  • All essential weather + astronomy data
  • Email digests + calendar integration
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Pro

For power users and professionals.

$7.49/month
  • 15 locations · 100 rules · hourly updates
  • 14-day forecasts with 40+ advanced conditions
  • Horizon-aware data — not just overhead weather
  • Trend tracking for evolving conditions
  • Multi-model confidence you can trust
  • Custom reminders + Forecast Updates
Get Pro

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to the most common questions about PhotoWeather. View all FAQs or contact support.

How do I get started?

Create an account, add your first location, then set up some rules using one of our rule templates like golden hour atmosphere or dense fog.

How accurate are the forecasts?

We use high quality weather services like ECMWF, DWD, NOAA, MET Norway, Météo-France and more. Forecasts are most reliable 1–3 days ahead and taper after that.

Can I create my own rules?

Yes. You can build your own rules as complex as you want, with AND/OR logic across weather fields as well as astronomical data.

How do notifications work?

Choose instant alerts for urgent conditions or daily briefings to plan ahead. We support email notifications with calendar integration via iCal feeds.

Do you support calendar sync?

Yes. Subscribe to iCal feeds per location and see opportunities update automatically in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any calendar app.

What's included in the free tier?

Free accounts include: 1 location, 3 rules, forecast refreshes about every 6 hours, 3-day weather forecasts, email notifications, calendar integration, and the core weather + aurora data.

What's the Pro trial?

New web accounts get a 7-day Pro trial with full access to all features. After it ends, you keep your free account with 1 location, 3 rules, and 3-day forecasts. No credit card needed, no strings attached.

Be there when the sky delivers

Tell us the conditions you want. We'll alert you when they happen.