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Rule Morning Frost

Kamakura - Morning Frost - Japan

Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Frost crystals on calm, cold mornings near sunrise

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No Morning Frost opportunities in the next 14 days

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Time Window · Sunrise -45m to +90m Frost Probability · ≥ 60.0% Wind Speed · ≤ 1.5m/s

Tip: Scroll down to the 72-hour table to see exactly which condition fails hour by hour.

Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Frost Probability 100% failing
Wind Speed 97% failing
Time Window 88% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Frost Probability
0%
Soil Temperature9725.9°C
Dew Point8.4°C (moderate dew point)
Wind Speed6.9m/s (moderate winds)
Cloud Cover8%

Upcoming Opportunities

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Times shown in Asia/Tokyo

No opportunities in the next 10 days

See the blocker timeline below to understand which conditions are preventing matches.

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

Japan's winter transforms its iconic landscapes into scenes of serene beauty that embody the aesthetic principle of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in impermanence and imperfection. This forecast tracks frost and freezing conditions across Japan's diverse winter photography destinations.

Winter photography opportunities across Japan:

  • Kyoto's snow-covered temples - Kinkaku-ji golden pavilion and Fushimi Inari shrine gates become ethereal under fresh snow
  • Hokkaido's frozen landscapes - The Blue Pond in Biei develops stunning ice patterns and frost-covered trees create otherworldly scenes
  • Mountain shrines - Nikko's ornate Toshogu shrine complex gains dramatic contrast under winter snow
  • Historic streets - Takayama's preserved Edo-period town appears suspended in time with frost-laden roofs
  • Ice formations - Mountain shrines and waterfalls develop intricate ice sculptures

The season runs from December through February across most of Japan, with Hokkaido remaining frozen well into March. Early morning shoots capture hoarfrost at its peak before the sun melts the delicate ice crystals. The contrast between traditional architecture and pristine snow creates compositions rich in cultural depth.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 95 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Asia/Tokyo
Time Window
Sunrise -45m to +90m
Frost Probability
≥ 60.0%
Wind Speed
≤ 1.5m/s
Wed, Apr 8
10:00✕0%0.48m/s
11:00✕0%2.5m/s
12:00✕0%3.3m/s
13:00✕0%3.9m/s
14:00✕0%4.2m/s
15:00✕0%5.1m/s
16:00✕0%6.9m/s
17:00✕0%8.2m/s
18:00✕0%9.2m/s
19:00✕0%9.2m/s
20:00✕0%8.3m/s
21:00✕0%8.3m/s
22:00✕0%7.8m/s
23:00✕0%7.3m/s
Thu, Apr 9
24:00✕0%6.2m/s
01:00✕0%5.4m/s
02:00✕0%5.4m/s
03:00✕0%5.2m/s
04:00✓0%4.2m/s
05:00✓0%4.6m/s
06:00✓0%5m/s
07:00✕0%5.1m/s
08:00✕0%5.8m/s
09:00✕0%6.4m/s
10:00✕0%6.9m/s
11:00✕0%8.7m/s
12:00✕0%10m/s
13:00✕0%11m/s
14:00✕0%12m/s
15:00✕0%12m/s
16:00✕0%11m/s
17:00✕0%11m/s
18:00✕0%10m/s
19:00✕0%10m/s
20:00✕0%9.2m/s
21:00✕0%8.8m/s
22:00✕0%7.6m/s
23:00✕0%7.7m/s
Fri, Apr 10
24:00✕0%8.5m/s
01:00✕0%9.7m/s
02:00✕0%9.7m/s
03:00✕0%8.7m/s
04:00✓0%8m/s
05:00✓0%8.7m/s
06:00✓0%9m/s
07:00✕0%9.6m/s
08:00✕0%11m/s
09:00✕0%11m/s
10:00✕0%13m/s
11:00✕0%13m/s
12:00✕0%11m/s
13:00✕0%9.6m/s
14:00✕0%10m/s
15:00✕0%10m/s
16:00✕0%8.3m/s
17:00✕0%8.5m/s
18:00✕0%6.3m/s
19:00✕0%4.2m/s
20:00✕0%4m/s
21:00✕0%5.2m/s
22:00✕0%5.4m/s
23:00✕0%6.2m/s
Sat, Apr 11
24:00✕0%5.3m/s
01:00✕0%5.2m/s
02:00✕0%4.9m/s
03:00✕0%4m/s
04:00✓0%2.4m/s
05:00✓0%2.5m/s
06:00✓0%3m/s
07:00✕0%2.7m/s
08:00✕0%2.1m/s
09:00✕0%1.3m/s
10:00✕0%1.1m/s
11:00✕0%1.9m/s
12:00✕0%1.8m/s
13:00✕0%2.5m/s
14:00✕0%3.2m/s
15:00✕0%2.9m/s
16:00✕0%3.3m/s
17:00✕0%3.6m/s
18:00✕0%4m/s
19:00✕0%3.6m/s
20:00✕0%3.3m/s
21:00✕0%3m/s
22:00✕0%2.9m/s
23:00✕0%2.9m/s
Sun, Apr 12
24:00✕0%2.8m/s
01:00✕0%2.8m/s
02:00✕0%2.8m/s
03:00✕0%2.7m/s
04:00✓0%3.2m/s
05:00✓0%3.6m/s
06:00✓0%4m/s
07:00✕0%4.5m/s
08:00✕0%5m/s
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Frost Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Asia/Tokyo
Dew Point
°C
Surface Temperature
°C
Temperature
°C
Time Window
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Vapor Pressure Deficit
kPa
Thu, Apr 9 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 18:09
10:00 ☾
8.4°C 9726°C 15°C - 8% 0.59kPa
11:00 ☾
9.5°C 9726°C 16°C - 41% 0.57kPa
12:00 ☾
9.9°C 9726°C 16°C - 77% 0.56kPa
13:00 ☾
10°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.58kPa
14:00 ☾
10°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.56kPa
15:00 ☾
10°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.56kPa
16:00 ☾
11°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.55kPa
17:00 ☾
11°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.52kPa
18:00 ☾
11°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.51kPa
19:00 ☾
11°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.48kPa
20:00 ☾
11°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.43kPa
21:00 ☾
12°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.4kPa
22:00 ☾
12°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.36kPa
23:00 ☾
12°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.3kPa
Fri, Apr 10 Sunrise 05:17 Sunset 18:09
24:00 ☾
12°C 9726°C 14°C - 100% 0.25kPa
01:00 ☾
12°C 9726°C 14°C - 100% 0.18kPa
02:00 ☾
13°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.18kPa
03:00 ☾
13°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.15kPa
04:00 ☾
13°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.16kPa
05:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.15kPa
06:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 15°C - 100% 0.17kPa
07:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.17kPa
08:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.2kPa
09:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.19kPa
10:00 ☾
15°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.15kPa
11:00 ☾
15°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.11kPa
12:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.08kPa
13:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.05kPa
14:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 16°C - 100% 0.05kPa
15:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 100% 0.07kPa
16:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 100% 0.05kPa
17:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 100% 0.06kPa
18:00 ☾
17°C 9726°C 17°C - 100% 0.02kPa
19:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 100% 0.02kPa
20:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 100% 0.03kPa
21:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 97% 0.08kPa
22:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 100% 0.08kPa
23:00 ☾
16°C 9726°C 17°C - 16% 0.12kPa
Sat, Apr 11 Sunrise 05:15 Sunset 18:09
24:00 ☾
15°C 9726°C 17°C - 10% 0.19kPa
01:00 ☾
15°C 9726°C 17°C - 10% 0.24kPa
02:00 ☾
15°C 9726°C 17°C - 2% 0.23kPa
03:00 ☾
15°C 9726°C 17°C - 6% 0.23kPa
04:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 16°C - 0% 0.2kPa
05:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 16°C - 5% 0.19kPa
06:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 16°C - 33% 0.2kPa
07:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 16°C - 5% 0.27kPa
08:00 ☾
13°C 9726°C 17°C - 3% 0.36kPa
09:00 ☾
13°C 9726°C 17°C - 45% 0.42kPa
10:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 18°C - 0% 0.48kPa
11:00 ☾
13°C 9726°C 18°C - 0% 0.52kPa
12:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 18°C - 0% 0.55kPa
13:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 18°C - 0% 0.58kPa
14:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 19°C - 0% 0.6kPa
15:00 ☾
14°C 9726°C 19°C - 0% 0.67kPa
16:00 ☾
12°C 6491°C 19°C - 31% 0.73kPa
17:00 ☾
11°C 3255°C 18°C - 62% 0.79kPa
18:00 ☾
9°C 20°C 17°C - 93% 0.85kPa
19:00 ☾
7.8°C 20°C 17°C - 95% 0.9kPa
20:00 ☾
6.6°C 19°C 17°C - 98% 0.95kPa
21:00 ☾
5.3°C 19°C 17°C - 100% 0.99kPa
22:00 ☾
6.4°C 18°C 16°C - 94% 0.9kPa
23:00 ☾
7.4°C 18°C 16°C - 89% 0.81kPa
Sun, Apr 12 Sunrise 05:14 Sunset 18:10
24:00 ☾
8.3°C 18°C 16°C - 83% 0.72kPa
01:00 ☾
8.4°C 18°C 17°C - 83% 0.77kPa
02:00 ☾
8.5°C 19°C 17°C - 83% 0.83kPa
03:00 ☾
8.6°C 20°C 18°C - 83% 0.88kPa
04:00 ☾
8.7°C 21°C 18°C - 65% 0.99kPa
05:00 ☾
8.8°C 23°C 19°C - 48% 1.1kPa
06:00 ☾
8.8°C 25°C 20°C - 30% 1.2kPa
07:00 ☾
9.2°C 25°C 20°C - 20% 1.2kPa
08:00 ☾
9.6°C 26°C 20°C - 11% 1.2kPa
09:00 ☾
10°C 27°C 21°C - 1% 1.2kPa
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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