How to Use the Weather App in macOS Ventura
Previous iterations of macOS came with a Weather widget, but it didn’t provide much except basic weather information. That’s why Apple’s introduction of a full-fledged Weather app in macOS Ventura is such a big deal.
If you recently upgraded the system software on your Mac, here’s what you need to know about using macOS Ventura’s Weather app.
How to Open Your Mac’s Weather App
Like any other application on the Mac, Apple’s Weather app is easily accessible from the Launchpad or the Applications folder.
However, the fastest way to get to it is to just click on the Weather widget in yourMac’s Notification Centeror search forWeatherthroughSpotlight Search.
What the Mac’s Weather App Shows You
The Weather app in macOS Ventura is similar to theWeather app for the iPhone and iPad. The top of the screen shows the temperature for your current location in Fahrenheit or Celsius (you’re able to change that through the View menu), the weather conditions, and the temperature high and low, all against a live backdrop.
The animation changes depending on the weather, and it looks incredible. Expect to see sunshine, rain, and a host of other cool weather effects.
A horizontally-scrollable pane with a 24-hour weather forecast for the location appears below that, along with multiple modules featuring additional information as follows.
Some locations may not display all of the weather details above.
Clicking on a forecast module opens up a pop-up pane containing extra details. For example, selecting the Precipitation mini-map opens up an enlarged map that you can zoom in or out. It also features an animated one-hour precipitation forecast and lets you switch between a Temperature and Air Quality map.
How to View and Add a New Location to the Weather App
Weather for macOS Ventura allows you to view the weather information for locations worldwide. Just type in the name of a city into the Search bar and select it from the results.
To stop searching for a location all the time, select theAddbutton to add it to your favorites list on the Weather app’s sidebar.
How to Switch Between Multiple Locations in the Weather App
A sidebar to the left of the macOS Ventura Weather app allows you to switch between the locations you’ve added. This includes My Location, which is your physical location based on location services.
If My Location is inaccurate, openSystem Settingson your Mac, go toPrivacy & Security>Location Servicesand turn on the switch next toWeather.
You can hide or unhide the sidebar if you want—just select theSidebaricon at the top left of the window.
How to Rearrange and Delete Locations in the Weather App
Except for My Location, you’re able to re-order the other locations on the Weather app’s sidebar whenever you like. Just click and drag them up or down the list.
it’s possible to also delete a location from the sidebar—Control-click it and selectDelete.
How to Enable Severe Alerts in the Weather App
macOS Ventura’s Weather app supports severeweather alerts like on the iPhone and iPad. Just selectWeather>Settingsfrom the menu bar (or pressCmd+,) and check the box next toSevere Weather.
However, it’s worth noting that severe weather alerts are not available for all locations. So, don’t be surprised if you can’t find this option.
How to Edit the Weather Widget on Mac
The Weather widget in macOS Ventura’s Notification Center is still useful if you want to take a quick peek at the weather. By default, it shows the weather information for your current location.
However, if you want to change that,Control-click the Weather widget, selectEdit Weather, and switch to the location you want.
Also, when you click on the widget, the Weather app will automatically open the location that the widget displays.
A Great Way to Catch Up on the Weather
The Weather app in macOS Ventura is surprisingly good, immersive, and fun to use. Apple took its sweet time to bring its Weather app to the Mac, but the wait was worth it.
It looks fantastic, contains lots of helpful information without going overboard, and works well on the Mac. But use it in tandem with the Weather widget for the best results.
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