
View the weather map on Mac
You can use a location’s weather map to view details about the precipitation, temperature, air quality, and wind.
Expand the weather map
In the Weather app
on your Mac, click a location’s weather map to expand it.
Note: The type of weather map shown can change depending on the weather conditions for the selected location. To view a specific weather map, see Explore weather maps below.
To collapse the map, click the Close button
.
Explore weather maps
In the Weather app on your Mac, click a location’s weather map to expand it, then do any of the following:
Switch between temperature, precipitation, air quality, and wind maps: Click the Overlay button
, then choose a map.
Pan the map: Drag in any direction to pan the map. You can also swipe in any direction with two fingers on a trackpad or one finger on a mouse.
Zoom in or out: Click the Plus button
or Minus button
to zoom in or out. You can also pinch with two fingers on a trackpad.
View your current location: Click the Current Location button
in the upper-right corner.
View a location’s weather conditions: Click a location pin or Control-click a new location, then choose “View [location].”
Save a location to your weather list: Control-click a new location, then choose “Add [location].”
Change the precipitation map’s forecast range: Click the Forecast pop-up menu, then choose an option. (Not available in all countries or regions.)
Open a location in Maps
In the Weather app
on your Mac, click a location’s weather map to expand it.
Click the location’s pin, then click Open in Maps.