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Requesting Weather Forecasts With the GPSMAP® 66i/67i/86i/86sci

The GPSMAP® 66i, 86i, and 86sci devices are able to request Basic, Extended, or Marine weather forecasts for viewing on the device or in the Garmin Explore™ app. With up-to-date software, the GPSMAP 67i automatically provides both premium/extended forecast data and marine forecast data, if available, whenever a new forecast is requested. This article will cover how to request weather forecasts from the inReach® device only. For information on requesting weather using the Garmin Explore app, see - Requesting Weather Forecasts With the Garmin Explore App.

Important Notes

Updating a forecast incurs data charges or additional usage charges.
A marine forecast will be included for locations on an ocean or other large body of water, if available. If you are unable to get a marine forecast, select a location further from shore.
For more information about Basic, Extended, and Marine weather, see - Frequently Asked Questions on Weather for inReach.
The GPSMAP 66i/67i/86i/86sci devices have two weather options: inReach Weather and Active Weather. This article is for inReach Weather only. For information on Active Weather, see - Differences Between inReach Weather and Active Weather.

Requesting a Weather Forecast

Press MENU twice to access the main menu.
Select inReach Weather.
Select New Forecast.
OPTIONAL: Select Forecast Type, Location, or Marine to change any of these settings.
- Forecast Type - Select Basic or Extended.
  NOTE: With up-to-date software, the GPSMAP 67i no longer has this setting and instead provides premium/extended forecast data automatically whenever a new forecast is requested.
- Location - By default, the device requests weather for your current location. Select this option and follow the prompts to request weather for a different location.
- Marine - Toggle on (up and green) to receive a marine weather forecast, toggle off (down and grey) to receive a land weather forecast.
  NOTE: With up-to-date software, the GPSMAP 67i no longer has this setting and instead provides marine forecast data automatically, if available, whenever a new forecast is requested.
Select Get Forecast.

The handheld will then send a request for the forecast. It can take several minutes to receive the weather forecast data. Ensure you have a clear view of the sky. Once the handheld receives the forecast, you can view the forecast at any time until all the information in the forecast has expired. The forecast can also be updated at any time.