Fog Hunter - Canadian Rockies
Fog forecast for Canadian Rockies. Track Bow Valley inversions, lake fog at Moraine Lake, Lake Louise mountain mist.
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This forecast tracks the temperature inversions and fog conditions that create some of the most dramatic mountain photography in North America. We combine atmospheric data with local topography to predict when Bow Valley inversions will trap fog below while peaks glow above.
The Canadian Rockies are famous for their autumn morning fog, particularly in the Bow Valley corridor between Banff and Lake Louise. Cold mountain air settles into valleys overnight, creating thick fog layers that can persist until mid-morning, especially in September and October.
What makes Rockies fog photography exceptional:
- Bow Valley inversions - Temperature inversions create sea-of-fog conditions with peaks emerging above the cloud layer
- Glacier lake mist - Moraine Lake and Lake Louise develop ethereal mist at dawn when water temperatures meet cold air
- Castle Junction phenomena - Junction areas where valleys meet create reliable fog formation zones
- Autumn intensity - September through October brings the most dramatic and frequent fog events
Best shooting occurs at elevated viewpoints like Tunnel Mountain or Sulphur Mountain during inversions, or directly at lake level during misty conditions. Our forecast identifies when these different fog types will occur.
Location status
1 of 10 locations currently active
Banff
InactiveGateway to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake with Bow Valley fog inversions and Vermillion Lakes alpenglow
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Right now: Visibility too high (24km, ≤ 3000.0m)
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Canmore
InactiveThree Sisters peaks with Bow River reflections at dawn and mountain town photography
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Right now: Visibility too high (24km, ≤ 3000.0m)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
Kananaskis
InactivePeter Lougheed Provincial Park with turquoise lakes and less crowded mountain landscapes
Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
Right now: Visibility too high (24km, ≤ 3000.0m)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Castle Junction
InactiveJunction point where Bow Valley fog phenomena create reliable temperature inversion conditions
Castle Junction, Alberta, Canada
Right now: Visibility too high (24km, ≤ 3000.0m)
7 opportunities in next 10 days
Cochrane
InactiveEastern gateway to the Rockies with prairie-meets-mountains transition landscapes
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Right now: Visibility too high (22km, ≤ 3000.0m)
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Miette
InactiveNorthern Jasper region with hot springs and rugged mountain wilderness photography
Miette, Alberta, Canada
Right now: Fog Probability too low (79%, ≥ 85.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Nordegg
ActiveBackcountry region with Abraham Lake ice bubbles and Crescent Falls winter access
Nordegg, Alberta, Canada
Ends in ~4h 2m
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Revelstoke
InactiveBC interior mountains with massive snowfall and winter forest photography opportunities
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Right now: Fog Probability too low (57%, ≥ 85.0%)
8 opportunities in next 10 days
Invermere
InactiveColumbia Valley region with Panorama Ridge and Kootenay Rockies golden hour light
Invermere, British Columbia, Canada
Right now: Visibility too high (21km, ≤ 3000.0m)
5 opportunities in next 10 days
Valemount
InactiveNorthern BC gateway with Mount Robson alpenglow and less crowded Rockies access
Valemount, British Columbia, Canada
Right now: Visibility too high (23km, ≤ 3000.0m)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
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