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Takayama - Morning Frost - Japan

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Time Window: Sunrise -45m to +90m. Frost Probability: ≥ 60.0%. Wind Speed: ≤ 1.5m/s

Takayama, Gifu, Japan

Frost crystals on calm, cold mornings near sunrise

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Rule requirements (key thresholds)

Time Window · Sunrise -45m to +90m Frost Probability · ≥ 60.0% Wind Speed · ≤ 1.5m/s

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Time Window 100% failing

Frost Probability 100% failing

Wind Speed 43% failing

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Real-time conditions

Frost Probability

Soil Temperature15.2°C

Dew Point13.0°C (moderate dew point)

Wind Speed1.5m/s (calm conditions)

Cloud Cover92%

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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

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Misses requirement

Time Asia/Tokyo	Time Window Sunrise -45m to +90m	Frost Probability ≥ 60.0%	Wind Speed ≤ 1.5m/s
Sun, May 24
14:00	✕	0%	2.4m/s
15:00	✕	0%	1.7m/s
16:00	✕	0%	1.3m/s
17:00	✕	0%	0.91m/s
18:00	✕	0%	0.22m/s
19:00	✕	0%	0.49m/s
20:00	✕	0%	1.1m/s
21:00	✕	0%	1.7m/s
22:00	✕	0%	1.5m/s
23:00	✕	0%	1.4m/s
Mon, May 25
24:00	✕	0%	1.2m/s
01:00	✕	0%	1.1m/s
02:00	✕	0%	1m/s
03:00	✕	0%	0.78m/s
04:00	✕	0%	0.44m/s
05:00	✕	0%	0.7m/s
06:00	✕	0%	0.36m/s
07:00	✕	0%	0.2m/s
08:00	✕	0%	1m/s
09:00	✕	0%	1.1m/s
10:00	✕	0%	1.5m/s
11:00	✕	0%	1.4m/s
12:00	✕	0%	2.1m/s
13:00	✕	0%	2.3m/s
14:00	✕	0%	2.9m/s
15:00	✕	0%	2.9m/s
16:00	✕	0%	3m/s
17:00	✕	0%	2.5m/s
18:00	✕	0%	1.7m/s
19:00	✕	0%	1.2m/s
20:00	✕	0%	0.49m/s
21:00	✕	0%	1.3m/s
22:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
23:00	✕	0%	1.7m/s
Tue, May 26
24:00	✕	0%	1.5m/s
01:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
02:00	✕	0%	1.4m/s
03:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
04:00	✕	0%	1.1m/s
05:00	✕	0%	1.3m/s
06:00	✕	0%	1m/s
07:00	✕	0%	1.1m/s
08:00	✕	0%	1.5m/s
09:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
10:00	✕	0%	1.9m/s
11:00	✕	0%	2.6m/s
12:00	✕	0%	3.7m/s
13:00	✕	0%	3.8m/s
14:00	✕	0%	3.5m/s
15:00	✕	0%	2.9m/s
16:00	✕	0%	3m/s
17:00	✕	0%	2.4m/s
18:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
19:00	✕	0%	1.8m/s
20:00	✕	0%	1.4m/s
21:00	✕	0%	1.4m/s
22:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
23:00	✕	0%	1.2m/s
Wed, May 27
24:00	✕	0%	1.8m/s
01:00	✕	0%	1.4m/s
02:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
03:00	✕	0%	0.98m/s
04:00	✕	0%	1.6m/s
05:00	✕	0%	2.2m/s
06:00	✕	0%	2.8m/s
07:00	✕	0%	2.2m/s
08:00	✕	0%	1.5m/s
09:00	✕	0%	0.83m/s
10:00	✕	0%	0.65m/s
11:00	✕	0%	0.47m/s
12:00	✕	0%	0.3m/s
13:00	✕	0%	0.44m/s
14:00	✕	0%	0.58m/s
15:00	✕	0%	0.72m/s
16:00	✕	0%	0.9m/s
17:00	✕	0%	1.1m/s
18:00	✕	0%	1.3m/s
19:00	✕	0%	1.3m/s
20:00	✕	0%	1.3m/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
Sun, May 24 Sunrise 04:39 Sunset 18:56
22:00 ☾	13°C	15°C	13°C	-	92%	0.04kPa
23:00 ☾	13°C	15°C	13°C	-	67%	0.04kPa
Mon, May 25 Sunrise 04:39 Sunset 18:56
24:00 ☾	12°C	15°C	12°C	-	8%	0.03kPa
01:00 ☾	11°C	15°C	11°C	-	17%	0.02kPa
02:00 ☾	11°C	15°C	11°C	-	27%	0.02kPa
03:00 ☾	10°C	14°C	11°C	-	29%	0.02kPa
04:00 ☾	9.9°C	14°C	10°C	-	27%	0.02kPa
05:00 ☾	9.8°C	14°C	10°C	-	24%	0.02kPa
06:00 ☾	11°C	14°C	12°C	-	22%	0.06kPa
07:00 ☾	13°C	14°C	15°C	-	19%	0.17kPa
08:00 ☾	14°C	14°C	18°C	-	0%	0.42kPa
09:00	13°C	14°C	21°C	-	9%	0.95kPa
10:00	12°C	15°C	22°C	-	100%	1.3kPa
11:00	11°C	15°C	24°C	-	72%	1.6kPa
12:00	10°C	15°C	24°C	-	100%	1.8kPa
13:00	10°C	16°C	25°C	-	100%	1.9kPa
14:00	11°C	16°C	24°C	-	99%	1.8kPa
15:00	12°C	16°C	24°C	-	100%	1.5kPa
16:00	14°C	17°C	23°C	-	94%	1.2kPa
17:00	14°C	17°C	21°C	-	100%	0.83kPa
18:00	15°C	17°C	18°C	-	100%	0.36kPa
19:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	15°C	-	97%	0.12kPa
20:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	15°C	-	100%	0.13kPa
21:00 ☾	14°C	16°C	16°C	-	100%	0.16kPa
22:00 ☾	14°C	16°C	15°C	-	100%	0.09kPa
23:00 ☾	14°C	16°C	14°C	-	100%	0.04kPa
Tue, May 26 Sunrise 04:38 Sunset 18:57
24:00 ☾	13°C	16°C	13°C	-	100%	0.03kPa
01:00 ☾	13°C	16°C	13°C	-	100%	0.03kPa
02:00 ☾	12°C	16°C	13°C	-	100%	0.02kPa
03:00 ☾	12°C	16°C	13°C	-	100%	0.02kPa
04:00 ☾	12°C	16°C	12°C	-	100%	0.03kPa
05:00 ☾	12°C	15°C	13°C	-	100%	0.03kPa
06:00 ☾	13°C	15°C	14°C	-	100%	0.1kPa
07:00 ☾	14°C	15°C	16°C	-	100%	0.28kPa
08:00 ☾	14°C	15°C	19°C	-	100%	0.54kPa
09:00	14°C	16°C	20°C	-	100%	0.8kPa
10:00	12°C	16°C	23°C	-	98%	1.4kPa
11:00	9.7°C	16°C	24°C	-	100%	1.8kPa
12:00	9.9°C	16°C	25°C	-	100%	1.9kPa
13:00	11°C	17°C	25°C	-	100%	1.8kPa
14:00	11°C	17°C	24°C	-	100%	1.6kPa
15:00	12°C	17°C	24°C	-	100%	1.6kPa
16:00	12°C	17°C	23°C	-	100%	1.4kPa
17:00	14°C	17°C	21°C	-	100%	0.85kPa
18:00	15°C	17°C	19°C	-	100%	0.44kPa
19:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	16°C	-	100%	0.22kPa
20:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	15°C	-	100%	0.12kPa
21:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	15°C	-	100%	0.1kPa
22:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	14°C	-	100%	0.04kPa
23:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	14°C	-	100%	0.03kPa
Wed, May 27 Sunrise 04:38 Sunset 18:58
24:00 ☾	14°C	17°C	14°C	-	100%	0.02kPa
01:00 ☾	13°C	16°C	14°C	-	100%	0.02kPa
02:00 ☾	13°C	16°C	13°C	-	100%	0.02kPa
03:00 ☾	13°C	16°C	14°C	-	100%	0.02kPa
04:00 ☾	13°C	16°C	16°C	-	100%	0.28kPa
05:00 ☾	13°C	15°C	18°C	-	100%	0.62kPa
06:00 ☾	12°C	15°C	21°C	-	100%	1.1kPa
07:00 ☾	13°C	15°C	19°C	-	100%	0.66kPa
08:00 ☾	14°C	15°C	17°C	-	100%	0.32kPa
09:00	14°C	15°C	15°C	-	100%	0.06kPa
10:00	14°C	15°C	15°C	-	100%	0.07kPa
11:00	14°C	15°C	15°C	-	100%	0.09kPa
12:00	14°C	15°C	15°C	-	100%	0.1kPa
13:00	13°C	15°C	14°C	-	98%	0.09kPa
14:00	12°C	15°C	13°C	-	96%	0.09kPa
15:00	12°C	15°C	13°C	-	95%	0.08kPa
16:00	12°C	15°C	13°C	-	96%	0.08kPa
17:00	13°C	14°C	13°C	-	97%	0.08kPa
18:00	13°C	14°C	14°C	-	98%	0.07kPa
19:00 ☾	13°C	14°C	14°C	-	99%	0.06kPa
20:00 ☾	14°C	14°C	14°C	-	99%	0.04kPa
21:00 ☾	14°C	14°C	14°C	-	100%	0.02kPa

How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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