Skip to content
✨ New: PhotoWeather is now available on iOS and Android
Rule Fog Hunter

Marken - Fog Hunter - The Netherlands

Marken, North Holland, The Netherlands

Thick, moody fog for atmospheric forest and landscape shots

No opportunities right now
Here’s what usually blocks matches

No Fog Hunter opportunities in the next 14 days

Get notified
Free alerts · takes 30 seconds
Rule requirements (key thresholds)
Fog Probability · ≥ 60.0%

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

Most common blockers (next 72 hours)
Fog Probability 100% failing

Currently

Real-time conditions
Dewpoint Spread4.8°C
Visibility24135 (Clear)
Relative Humidity72%
Wind Speed3.3m/s (calm conditions)

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Amsterdam

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

The Netherlands' unique below-sea-level geography creates exceptional fog conditions as the polder landscape—land reclaimed from the sea—traps cold, moist air in natural depressions. This creates persistent valley fog and radiation fog that transforms windmills and waterways into ethereal scenes.

Kinderdijk's 19 UNESCO windmills rising from morning mist create one of photography's most iconic Dutch scenes. The flat terrain and extensive water networks mean fog forms readily on calm, clear nights and can persist well into morning. Marken's historic harbor on the Markermeer lake experiences frequent sea fog rolling in from the IJsselmeer.

What makes Dutch fog photography exceptional:

  • Windmill emergence - Historic structures appearing gradually as fog lifts from polder basins
  • Canal diffusion - Amsterdam and Leiden's canals create soft, atmospheric street scenes in fog
  • Flat persistence - Lack of topography means fog lingers longer than in hilly regions
  • Autumn reliability - October-November offer most consistent radiation fog conditions

Best fog occurs on calm, clear nights following daytime warmth—typically spring and autumn. Arrive before sunrise to catch densest conditions. The polders around Kinderdijk, Zaanse Schans windmills north of Amsterdam, and the Alblasserwaard region are prime locations. Fog typically burns off by 10-11 AM as temperatures rise.

Create your own Fog Hunter alerts

Get notified when these conditions match at your own locations.

Get this template

72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
0matching hours in the next 92 hours
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Europe/Amsterdam
Fog Probability
≥ 60.0%
Wed, Apr 8
06:000%
07:000%
08:000%
09:000%
10:000%
11:000%
12:000%
13:000%
14:000%
15:000%
16:000%
17:000%
18:000%
19:000%
20:000%
21:000%
22:000%
23:000%
Thu, Apr 9
24:000%
01:000%
02:000%
03:000%
04:000%
05:000%
06:000%
07:000%
08:000%
09:000%
10:000%
11:000%
12:000%
13:000%
14:000%
15:000%
16:000%
17:000%
18:000%
19:000%
20:000%
21:000%
22:000%
23:000%
Fri, Apr 10
24:000%
01:000%
02:000%
03:000%
04:000%
05:000%
06:000%
07:000%
08:000%
09:000%
10:000%
11:000%
12:000%
13:000%
14:000%
15:000%
16:000%
17:000%
18:000%
19:000%
20:000%
21:000%
22:000%
23:000%
Sat, Apr 11
24:000%
01:000%
02:000%
03:000%
04:000%
05:000%
06:000%
07:000%
08:000%
09:000%
10:000%
11:000%
12:000%
13:000%
14:000%
15:000%
16:000%
17:000%
18:000%
19:000%
20:000%
21:000%
22:000%
23:000%
Sun, Apr 12
24:000%
01:000%
How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Fog 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
Europe/Amsterdam
Clear Sky Probability (Ensemble)
%
Dew Point
°C
Rainfall
mm
Relative Humidity
%
Snowfall
cm
Solar Elevation
°
Temperature
°C
Total Precipitation
mm
Vapor Pressure Deficit
kPa
Visibility
m
Wind Gusts
m/s
Wind Speed
m/s
Thu, Apr 9 Sunrise 06:56 Sunset 20:27
04:00
1% 3.7°C 0mm 72% 0cm -23° 8.5°C 0mm 0.31kPa 24135m 6.7m/s 3.3m/s
05:00
2% 3.7°C 0mm 73% 0cm -17° 8.3°C 0mm 0.3kPa 24135m 5.1m/s 3m/s
06:00
1% 3.9°C 0mm 75% 0cm -8.8° 8.1°C 0mm 0.27kPa 24135m 5.3m/s 3m/s
07:00
1% 4.4°C 0mm 77% 0cm 0.31° 8.2°C 0mm 0.25kPa 24134m 5.6m/s 3.2m/s
08:00
0% 5.1°C 0mm 77% 0cm 8.9°C 0mm 0.26kPa 24134m 7m/s 3.4m/s
09:00
0% 5.4°C 0mm 72% 0cm 18° 10°C 0mm 0.36kPa 24134m 6.9m/s 3.9m/s
10:00
1% 5.7°C 0mm 65% 0cm 27° 12°C 0mm 0.49kPa 24135m 6.1m/s 4.1m/s
11:00
1% 6.5°C 0mm 60% 0cm 34° 14°C 0mm 0.64kPa 24134m 5.8m/s 4.2m/s
12:00
1% 7.1°C 0mm 55% 0cm 41° 16°C 0mm 0.82kPa 24135m 6m/s 4.3m/s
13:00
1% 8°C 0mm 53% 0cm 44° 18°C 0mm 0.95kPa 21579m 5.8m/s 3.9m/s
14:00
1% 9°C 0mm 53% 0cm 45° 19°C 0.06mm 1kPa 24135m 5.7m/s 4m/s
15:00
6% 9.8°C 0mm 53% 0cm 42° 20°C 0mm 1.1kPa 24135m 5.9m/s 3.9m/s
16:00
11% 10°C 0mm 54% 0cm 37° 20°C 0mm 1.1kPa 24134m 5.9m/s 4.1m/s
17:00
16% 11°C 0mm 61% 0cm 30° 18°C 0.06mm 0.84kPa 24135m 7m/s 5m/s
18:00
11% 11°C 0mm 71% 0cm 21° 17°C 0.19mm 0.54kPa 23218m 8.4m/s 5m/s
19:00
5% 11°C 0mm 81% 0cm 12° 14°C 0.31mm 0.31kPa 24134m 8.6m/s 4m/s
20:00
0% 10°C 0mm 82% 0cm 3.5° 13°C 0.31mm 0.27kPa 24135m 6m/s 2.6m/s
21:00
0% 10°C 0.1mm 86% 0cm -5.5° 12°C 0.13mm 0.2kPa 24135m 7.7m/s 3.3m/s
22:00
0% 10°C 0.27mm 91% 0cm -14° 12°C 0.31mm 0.12kPa 21452m 9.9m/s 4.9m/s
23:00
0% 9.6°C 0mm 91% 0cm -21° 11°C 0.5mm 0.12kPa 24134m 11m/s 6.7m/s
Fri, Apr 10 Sunrise 06:56 Sunset 20:27
24:00
0% 6.7°C 0.1mm 87% 0cm -26° 8.8°C 0.5mm 0.15kPa 24135m 12m/s 7m/s
01:00
0% 6.1°C 0mm 84% 0cm -29° 8.6°C 0.5mm 0.17kPa 24134m 11m/s 5.2m/s
02:00
0% 6.1°C 0mm 86% 0cm -30° 8.3°C 0.5mm 0.15kPa 24135m 10m/s 5.8m/s
03:00
19% 5.3°C 0mm 84% 0cm -27° 7.9°C 0mm 0.17kPa 24134m 11m/s 5.7m/s
04:00
39% 4.4°C 0mm 82% 0cm -23° 7.4°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24134m 11m/s 6.2m/s
05:00
58% 4.2°C 0mm 81% 0cm -16° 7.2°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24135m 11m/s 6.1m/s
06:00
53% 3.8°C 0mm 81% 0cm -8.5° 6.7°C 0mm 0.18kPa 24134m 9.5m/s 4.9m/s
07:00
48% 2.9°C 0mm 79% 0cm 0.6° 6.3°C 0mm 0.2kPa 24134m 9.1m/s 4.4m/s
08:00
43% 2.6°C 0mm 77% 0cm 9.3° 6.3°C 0mm 0.22kPa 24135m 7.4m/s 3.4m/s
09:00
30% 2.8°C 0mm 74% 0cm 18° 7.2°C 0mm 0.27kPa 24134m 5.6m/s 3.3m/s
10:00
16% 2.7°C 0mm 69% 0cm 27° 8°C 0mm 0.33kPa 24134m 5m/s 3.6m/s
11:00
3% 2.3°C 0mm 64% 0cm 35° 8.7°C 0mm 0.4kPa 24135m 3.4m/s 2.7m/s
12:00
3% 2°C 0mm 61% 0cm 41° 9.2°C 0mm 0.46kPa 24135m 3.3m/s 2.8m/s
13:00
2% 1.8°C 0mm 57% 0cm 45° 10°C 0.06mm 0.53kPa 24134m 2.2m/s 1.9m/s
14:00
2% 1.7°C 0mm 54% 0cm 45° 11°C 0.06mm 0.59kPa 22417m 1.4m/s 1m/s
15:00
14% 1.7°C 0mm 53% 0cm 43° 11°C 0mm 0.61kPa 24134m 1.7m/s 1.4m/s
16:00
27% 2.3°C 0mm 58% 0cm 37° 10°C 0mm 0.53kPa 24134m 2.1m/s 1.9m/s
17:00
39% 2.6°C 0mm 60% 0cm 30° 9.9°C 0mm 0.48kPa 24134m 1.8m/s 2m/s
18:00
35% 2.8°C 0mm 62% 0cm 22° 9.7°C 0mm 0.46kPa 24134m 1.5m/s 2.3m/s
19:00
32% 3°C 0mm 66% 0cm 13° 9°C 0mm 0.39kPa 24135m 2.4m/s 2.8m/s
20:00
28% 3.4°C 0mm 75% 0cm 3.8° 7.5°C 0mm 0.26kPa 24135m 4.1m/s 3m/s
21:00
19% 2.8°C 0mm 77% 0cm -5.2° 6.6°C 0mm 0.22kPa 24135m 4.9m/s 3m/s
22:00
11% 2.6°C 0mm 74% 0cm -13° 6.8°C 0mm 0.25kPa 24134m 5.9m/s 2.9m/s
23:00
2% 3.1°C 0mm 74% 0cm -20° 7.5°C 0mm 0.27kPa 24135m 8.4m/s 3.6m/s
Sat, Apr 11 Sunrise 06:53 Sunset 20:29
24:00
1% 3°C 0mm 72% 0cm -26° 7.7°C 0mm 0.29kPa 24134m 9.5m/s 4.6m/s
01:00
1% 2.8°C 0mm 73% 0cm -29° 7.3°C 0mm 0.27kPa 24135m 10m/s 4.7m/s
02:00
0% 2.7°C 0mm 72% 0cm -29° 7.3°C 0mm 0.28kPa 24134m 11m/s 4.7m/s
03:00
0% 2.3°C 0mm 71% 0cm -27° 7.2°C 0mm 0.3kPa 24134m 12m/s 4.5m/s
04:00
1% 1.7°C 0mm 69% 0cm -22° 7.1°C 0mm 0.32kPa 24134m 12m/s 4.6m/s
05:00
1% 1.7°C 0mm 69% 0cm -16° 7.1°C 0mm 0.31kPa 24135m 12m/s 5m/s
06:00
1% 2.1°C 0mm 70% 0cm -8.1° 7.3°C 0mm 0.31kPa 24135m 12m/s 5.3m/s
07:00
0% 2.5°C 0mm 70% 0cm 0.89° 7.7°C 0mm 0.32kPa 24135m 12m/s 5.7m/s
08:00
0% 3°C 0mm 69% 0cm 9.6° 8.3°C 0mm 0.34kPa 24135m 12m/s 5.6m/s
09:00
1% 6°C 0.28mm 76% 0cm 19° 10°C 0.25mm 0.29kPa 21487m 12m/s 5.5m/s
10:00
2% 8.9°C 0.57mm 83% 0cm 27° 12°C 0.5mm 0.23kPa 18839m 11m/s 5.5m/s
11:00
3% 12°C 0.85mm 90% 0cm 35° 13°C 0.75mm 0.15kPa 16191m 11m/s 5.5m/s
12:00
3% 10°C 0.6mm 89% 0cm 41° 12°C 1.3mm 0.16kPa 18839m 11m/s 5.6m/s
13:00
4% 8.6°C 0.36mm 87% 0cm 45° 11°C 1.9mm 0.16kPa 21487m 11m/s 5.7m/s
14:00
4% 7.1°C 0.11mm 86% 0cm 46° 9.3°C 2.4mm 0.16kPa 24135m 11m/s 5.8m/s
15:00
6% 6.2°C 0.07mm 86% 0cm 43° 8.5°C 1.7mm 0.16kPa 24135m 11m/s 5.2m/s
16:00
8% 5.3°C 0.04mm 85% 0cm 38° 7.6°C 0.9mm 0.15kPa 24135m 10m/s 4.5m/s
17:00
10% 4.5°C 0mm 85% 0cm 30° 6.8°C 0.13mm 0.15kPa 24135m 9.8m/s 3.9m/s
18:00
7% 4.3°C 0mm 86% 0cm 22° 6.5°C 0.13mm 0.14kPa 24135m 8.4m/s 3.5m/s
19:00
4% 4.1°C 0mm 87% 0cm 13° 6.1°C 0.13mm 0.12kPa 24135m 7m/s 3.1m/s
20:00
1% 3.9°C 0mm 88% 0cm 5.8°C 0.13mm 0.11kPa 24135m 5.6m/s 2.7m/s
21:00
1% 3.6°C 0mm 85% 0cm -4.9° 5.9°C 0.08mm 0.14kPa 24135m 6.8m/s 3m/s
22:00
0% 3.2°C 0mm 82% 0cm -13° 6°C 0.04mm 0.16kPa 24135m 8.1m/s 3.4m/s
23:00
0% 2.9°C 0mm 80% 0cm -20° 6.1°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24135m 9.3m/s 3.8m/s
Sun, Apr 12 Sunrise 06:51 Sunset 20:30
24:00
0% 2.7°C 0mm 80% 0cm -25° 6°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24135m 10m/s 4.3m/s
01:00
0% 2.5°C 0mm 79% 0cm -28° 5.8°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24135m 11m/s 4.7m/s
02:00
0% 2.4°C 0mm 79% 0cm -29° 5.7°C 0mm 0.19kPa 24135m 11m/s 5.2m/s
03:00
1% 2.5°C 0mm 74% 0cm -27° 6.9°C 0mm 0.26kPa 24135m 11m/s 5.6m/s
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

Get Notified of Opportunities

Create your own custom alerts for this location and more.

Create Free Account