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Rule Fog Hunter

Gosausee - Fog Hunter - Salzkammergut

Gosau, Upper Austria, Austria

Thick, moody fog for atmospheric forest and landscape shots

Currently

Real-time conditions
Dewpoint Spread0.8°C
Visibility24135 (Clear)
Relative Humidity94%
Wind Speed1.0m/s (calm conditions)

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Vienna
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Next opportunity
Moderate Fog
Gosausee
Sat, Apr 11 · 03:00–04:00 · 1h window
Medium confidence
44%
🌫️Fog Probability68%
Dewpoint Spread: 0.0°C
Visibility: 132 (Dense fog)
Relative Humidity: 100%
Wind Speed: 1.3m/s (calm conditions)
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Moderate Fog
Gosausee
Sun, Apr 12 · 11:00–13:00
🌫️Fog Probability:60.8-84.7%
Medium
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Dense Fog
Gosausee
Sun, Apr 12 · 15:00–19:00
🌫️Fog Probability:93.3-100%
High
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Dense Fog at Sunset
Gosausee
Sun, Apr 12 · 19:00–21:00
🌫️Fog Probability:100%
High
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Dense Fog
Gosausee
Sun, Apr 12 · 21:00–05:00
🌫️Fog Probability:70.7-100%
High
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Moderate Fog at Dawn
Gosausee
Mon, Apr 13 · 05:00–06:00
🌫️Fog Probability:60.1%
Low
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Moderate Fog at Sunrise
Gosausee
Mon, Apr 13 · 06:00–07:00
🌫️Fog Probability:60.1%
Low
+12 more windows in the next 10 days

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks the atmospheric conditions that create Austria's most iconic lakeside photography. We combine fog probability, wind speed, and visibility data to predict when mist and mirror-like reflections transform the Salzkammergut.

Hallstatt may be the world's most photographed village, with its pastel houses reflected in an alpine lake beneath towering peaks. But the wider Salzkammergut region offers equally stunning scenes at less-visited lakes, all sharing the same dramatic geography.

What makes Salzkammergut special for photography:

  • Lake fog - Cool nights and sheltered valleys create reliable morning mist
  • Mirror reflections - Calm alpine lakes produce perfect reflections of villages and peaks
  • Alpine backdrop - The Dachstein massif provides dramatic mountain scenery
  • Historic villages - Centuries-old lakeside towns offer timeless compositions

Peak fog season runs from September through November. Arrive well before dawn for the best mist at Hallstatt—the classic viewpoint fills quickly. For quieter alternatives, Gosausee offers stunning Dachstein reflections with fewer crowds. Wind is the enemy of reflections—our forecast helps you find calm mornings.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
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AND logic: all conditions required
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Time
Europe/Vienna
Fog Probability
≥ 60.0%
Wed, Apr 8
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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/Vienna
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 06:29 Sunset 19:46
04:00
96% -4.6°C 0mm 94% 0cm -23° -3.8°C 0mm 0.03kPa 24135m 0.9m/s 0.97m/s
05:00
94% -4.6°C 0mm 94% 0cm -15° -3.8°C 0mm 0.03kPa 24135m 0.92m/s 1.1m/s
06:00
87% -4.7°C 0mm 94% 0cm -5.5° -3.9°C 0mm 0.03kPa 24135m 0.91m/s 1.1m/s
07:00
80% -4.1°C 0mm 94% 0cm 4.5° -3.3°C 0mm 0.03kPa 24134m 0.9m/s 0.94m/s
08:00
73% -1.6°C 0mm 85% 0cm 15° 0.6°C 0mm 0.1kPa 24134m 1m/s 0.79m/s
09:00
50% -0.7°C 0mm 77% 0cm 24° 3°C 0mm 0.18kPa 24134m 1.6m/s 1.2m/s
10:00
26% -0.6°C 0mm 68% 0cm 34° 4.7°C 0mm 0.27kPa 24135m 2.5m/s 1.9m/s
11:00
3% -1°C 0mm 62% 0cm 42° 5.6°C 0mm 0.34kPa 24134m 2.8m/s 2.3m/s
12:00
2% -1.3°C 0mm 58% 0cm 48° 6.3°C 0mm 0.4kPa 24135m 3.1m/s 2.7m/s
13:00
1% -1.4°C 0mm 56% 0cm 50° 6.8°C 0mm 0.44kPa 24135m 3.1m/s 2.6m/s
14:00
0% -1.5°C 0mm 53% 0cm 49° 7.4°C 0mm 0.48kPa 24135m 3.2m/s 2.7m/s
15:00
0% -1.7°C 0mm 51% 0cm 44° 7.7°C 0mm 0.51kPa 24135m 3.3m/s 2.7m/s
16:00
0% -1.6°C 0mm 53% 0cm 36° 7.4°C 0mm 0.48kPa 24134m 3.4m/s 2.8m/s
17:00
0% -1.3°C 0mm 57% 0cm 27° 6.6°C 0mm 0.42kPa 24135m 3.1m/s 2.7m/s
18:00
0% -0.3°C 0mm 66% 0cm 17° 5.4°C 0mm 0.3kPa 24134m 3.1m/s 2.3m/s
19:00
0% -0.1°C 0mm 78% 0cm 7.1° 3.5°C 0mm 0.18kPa 24134m 1.6m/s 1.7m/s
20:00
0% -0.9°C 0mm 86% 0cm -2.9° 1.2°C 0mm 0.1kPa 24135m 1.3m/s 1.3m/s
21:00
5% -1.1°C 0mm 89% 0cm -12° 0.47°C 0mm 0.07kPa 24135m 0.7m/s 0.66m/s
22:00
11% -1.2°C 0.01mm 89% 0cm -21° 0.38°C 0mm 0.07kPa 24134m 0.4m/s 0.28m/s
23:00
16% -1°C 0mm 90% 0cm -28° 0.37°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24134m 0.6m/s 0.51m/s
Fri, Apr 10 Sunrise 06:29 Sunset 19:46
24:00
13% -0.6°C 0mm 89% 0cm -33° 0.98°C 0mm 0.07kPa 24135m 0.91m/s 0.93m/s
01:00
9% -1.3°C 0mm 94% 0cm -35° -0.42°C 0mm 0.04kPa 24134m 1.3m/s 1.4m/s
02:00
6% -0.5°C 0.02mm 93% 0cm -33° 0.5°C 0mm 0.04kPa 24135m 1.5m/s 1.8m/s
03:00
4% 0.3°C 0.65mm 96% 0cm -29° 0.95°C 0.13mm 0.03kPa 15418m 1.9m/s 1.8m/s
04:00
2% 1.2°C 0.01mm 96% 0cm -23° 1.7°C 0.75mm 0.03kPa 23969m 2.5m/s 1.9m/s
05:00
0% 0.4°C 0mm 97% 0cm -14° 0.82°C 0.75mm 0.02kPa 23972m 1.2m/s 1.4m/s
06:00
0% -0.3°C 0mm 97% 0cm -5.2° 0.15°C 0.75mm 0.02kPa 23973m 0.9m/s 1.1m/s
07:00
0% 0.9°C 0.68mm 97% 0cm 4.8° 1.4°C 0.94mm 0.02kPa 15522m 1.1m/s 1.1m/s
08:00
0% 1.8°C 0.46mm 96% 0cm 15° 2.4°C 1.3mm 0.03kPa 10669m 1.9m/s 1.6m/s
09:00
0% 2°C 1mm 98% 0cm 25° 2.2°C 1mm 0.01kPa 921m 1.9m/s 1.4m/s
10:00
0% 2.2°C 2.3mm 99% 0cm 34° 2.2°C 2.9mm 0kPa 185m 1.7m/s 0.85m/s
11:00
0% 1.2°C 3.6mm 100% 3.6cm 42° 1.2°C 6.1mm 0kPa 55m 1.9m/s 1.2m/s
12:00
0% 1.6°C 3mm 100% 3cm 48° 1.6°C 8.1mm 0kPa 46m 2.1m/s 1.7m/s
13:00
0% 0.8°C 2.7mm 100% 2.7cm 50° 0.84°C 12mm 0kPa 51m 1.2m/s 0.83m/s
14:00
0% 1°C 2.4mm 100% 2.4cm 49° 0.97°C 14mm 0kPa 52m 1.8m/s 1.3m/s
15:00
0% 0.7°C 2.6mm 100% 2.6cm 44° 0.75°C 2.5mm 0kPa 27m 1.1m/s 1m/s
16:00
0% 0.5°C 2.4mm 100% 2.4cm 36° 0.51°C 5.3mm 0kPa 51m 1.4m/s 1.2m/s
17:00
0% 0.7°C 1.7mm 100% 0cm 27° 0.71°C 7.6mm 0kPa 36m 1.6m/s 1.3m/s
18:00
0% 0.5°C 2.9mm 100% 2.9cm 17° 0.51°C 9.6mm 0kPa 31m 1.5m/s 1.3m/s
19:00
0% 0.2°C 1.4mm 100% 0cm 7.3° 0.26°C 12mm 0kPa 80m 1.6m/s 1.3m/s
20:00
0% 0°C 2.5mm 100% 2.5cm -2.6° 0.06°C 14mm 0kPa 51m 2.1m/s 1.7m/s
21:00
0% 0.3°C 0.23mm 100% 0cm -12° 0.36°C 1.1mm 0kPa 120m 2.9m/s 2.3m/s
22:00
0% 0.5°C 0.13mm 100% 0cm -21° 0.55°C 1.3mm 0kPa 149m 2.6m/s 2.1m/s
23:00
0% 0.7°C 0.07mm 100% 0cm -28° 0.68°C 1.4mm 0kPa 163m 2.2m/s 1.8m/s
Sat, Apr 11 Sunrise 06:27 Sunset 19:47
24:00
0% 0.9°C 0.04mm 100% 0cm -32° 0.89°C 1.5mm 0kPa 169m 2m/s 1.7m/s
01:00
0% 1°C 0.09mm 100% 0cm -34° 0.99°C 1.6mm 0kPa 166m 1.8m/s 1.6m/s
02:00
0% 1°C 0.54mm 100% 0cm -33° 0.99°C 1.9mm 0kPa 134m 2.3m/s 1.9m/s
03:00
0% 1.2°C 0.53mm 100% 0cm -29° 1.2°C 0.56mm 0kPa 132m 1.2m/s 1.3m/s
04:00
0% 1.4°C 0.78mm 100% 0cm -22° 1.4°C 1.2mm 0kPa 122m 1.9m/s 1.7m/s
05:00
0% 1.5°C 0.83mm 100% 0cm -14° 1.6°C 2.1mm 0kPa 115m 1.7m/s 1.4m/s
06:00
0% 1.6°C 0.09mm 100% 0cm -4.8° 1.6°C 2.4mm 0kPa 117m 2m/s 1.5m/s
07:00
0% 1.6°C 0mm 100% 0cm 5.1° 1.6°C 2.5mm 0kPa 110m 1.6m/s 1.3m/s
08:00
0% 2.4°C 0mm 100% 0cm 15° 2.4°C 2.5mm 0kPa 745m 1.6m/s 1.3m/s
09:00
1% 4°C 0mm 89% 0cm 25° 5.6°C 1.7mm 0.1kPa 8542m 1.4m/s 1.2m/s
10:00
3% 5.3°C 0mm 79% 0cm 34° 8.8°C 0.88mm 0.24kPa 16338m 1.2m/s 1.1m/s
11:00
4% 6.4°C 0mm 68% 0cm 42° 12°C 0.06mm 0.44kPa 24135m 1m/s 1m/s
12:00
4% 5.7°C 0.003mm 75% 0cm 48° 9.9°C 0.15mm 0.3kPa 24135m 1m/s 1m/s
13:00
3% 4.9°C 0.007mm 82% 0cm 51° 7.7°C 0.23mm 0.19kPa 24135m 1m/s 1.1m/s
14:00
3% 3.9°C 0.01mm 89% 0cm 49° 5.6°C 0.31mm 0.1kPa 24135m 1m/s 1.1m/s
15:00
12% 3.4°C 0.007mm 90% 0cm 44° 4.9°C 0.21mm 0.08kPa 24135m 1.3m/s 1.5m/s
16:00
20% 2.8°C 0.003mm 91% 0cm 36° 4.1°C 0.1mm 0.07kPa 24135m 1.6m/s 1.9m/s
17:00
29% 2.3°C 0mm 92% 0cm 27° 3.4°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24135m 1.9m/s 2.3m/s
18:00
33% 2.2°C 0mm 93% 0cm 18° 3.3°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24135m 2m/s 2.4m/s
19:00
36% 2.1°C 0mm 93% 0cm 7.5° 3.1°C 0mm 0.05kPa 24135m 2m/s 2.4m/s
20:00
40% 2°C 0mm 93% 0cm -2.4° 3°C 0mm 0.05kPa 24135m 2m/s 2.4m/s
21:00
50% 1.9°C 0mm 93% 0cm -12° 2.9°C 0mm 0.05kPa 24135m 1.9m/s 2.4m/s
22:00
61% 1.8°C 0mm 93% 0cm -20° 2.9°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24135m 1.9m/s 2.3m/s
23:00
71% 1.7°C 0mm 92% 0cm -27° 2.8°C 0mm 0.06kPa 24135m 1.8m/s 2.3m/s
Sun, Apr 12 Sunrise 06:25 Sunset 19:49
24:00
70% 2.2°C 0mm 91% 0cm -32° 3.6°C 0mm 0.07kPa 24135m 1.4m/s 1.7m/s
01:00
70% 2.7°C 0mm 89% 0cm -34° 4.3°C 0mm 0.09kPa 24135m 1.1m/s 1.2m/s
02:00
69% 3.2°C 0mm 87% 0cm -33° 5.1°C 0mm 0.11kPa 24135m 0.66m/s 0.58m/s
03:00
57% 4.3°C 0mm 82% 0cm -28° 7.1°C 0mm 0.18kPa 24135m 0.8m/s 0.73m/s
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