Viewing the Weather Forecast

WARNING

This feature is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a primary source for tracking weather forecasts or changes. It is your responsibility to review relevant weather reports and conditions, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment, especially during times of severe weather. Failure to do so could cause potential property damage, serious personal injury or death.

Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the Garmin Drive™ app to receive weather data (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

NOTE: Weather forecasts are not available in all areas.
  1. Select Apps menu icon > Weather.

    Screenshot of the weather app with callouts

    The device shows the current weather conditions and a weather forecast.

  2. Select an option:
    • To expand the weather app to full screen for more detailed information, touch the app 1.
    • To view additional weather information, such as radar, wind conditions, road conditions, and weather alerts, select the information button 2.

Viewing Weather Near a Different City

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

  1. Select Apps menu icon > Weather.
  2. Touch the weather app to view it in a full screen layout.
  3. Select Location icon.
  4. Select an option:
    • To add a favorite city, select Add icon, and enter a city name.

    • To select a city from your favorite locations, select a city.

    • To remove a city from your favorites, select Trash can icon.

Viewing the Weather Radar

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

  1. Select Apps menu icon > Weather.
  2. Select the information button, and select Radar.

Viewing the Wind Forecast

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

  1. Select Apps menu icon > Weather.
  2. Select the information button, and select Wind.
  3. Select an option:
    • To view a map of the average wind speed forecast in your area, select Wind icon.

    • To view a map of the strongest wind speeds forecast in your area, select Wind gust icon.

Checking Road Conditions

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

You can view weather-related road conditions for the roads in your area, on your route, or in another city.

  1. Select Apps menu icon > Weather.
  2. Select the information button, and select Road Conditions.

Viewing Weather Alerts

NOTICE

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or near a selected city.

  1. Select Apps menu icon > Weather.
  2. Select the information button, and select Weather Alerts.
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September 2026